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Rocket Man

Elton John

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Rocket Man by Elton John in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
Dm7  She Packed My Bags Last Night Pre-Flight,     G7  Zero Hour 9:00 Dm9A.m.                   G7​
A#sus2  And I'm Gonna Be HF/Aigh,     Gm7     A#/F       As A Kite C/EBy ThenC/E​
Dm7  I Miss The Earth So Much I Miss My WiG7fe,       It's Lonely Dm9Out In Space                G7​
A#sus2  On Such A F/ATimeless Gm7FlighA#/Ft      C  C/D      C7​

Hook
  FAnd I Think It's Gonna Be A Long, Long Time 'Til Touchdown BriA#ngs Me 'Round Again To Find
  FI'm Not The Man They Think I Am At Home, Oh, No, No, No   A#              F/A​
I'm A RocG7ket Man, Rocket Man, A#Burning Out His Fuse Up Here Alone               Fsus2               A#sus2​

Verse
Dm7  Mars Ain't The Kind Of Place To Raise Your KidG7s,       In Fact It's CDm9old As Hell                  G7​
A#sus2  And There's No One TheF/Are To Raise Them,Gm7       If A#/FYou Did  C/E    C/G      C​
Dm7  And All This Science I Don't Understand,G7       It's Just MDm9y Job Five Days A Week                  G7​
A Rocket MaA#sus2n....     F/A    Gm7     A#/F         C   C/GA RockC7et Man

Hook
  FAnd I Think It's Gonna Be A Long, Long Time 'Til Touchdown BriA#ngs Me 'Round Again To Find
  FI'm Not The Man They Think I Am At Home, Oh, No, No, No   A#              F/A​
I'm A RocG7ket Man, Rocket Man, BurA#ning Out His Fuse Up Here Alone

Ending [x8]
  Fsus2                 A#sus2         And I Think It's Gonna Be A Long, Long Time
(Fade)
Also available in: Gm7 (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Rocket Man?

The chords for Rocket Man are: Dm7, G7, Dm9, A#sus2, F/A, Gm7, A#/F, C/E, C, C/D, C7, F

What is the original key of Rocket Man?

The original key is Gm7.

What is the difficulty of playing Rocket Man?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Rocket Man in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Rocket Man be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Rocket Man on ukulele?

Chord Rocket Man can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Rocket Man?

Rocket Man uses 12 chords: Dm7, G7, Dm9, A#sus2, F/A, Gm7, A#/F, C/E, C, C/D, C7, F

What is the easiest way to play Rocket Man?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Rocket Man released in?

Rocket Man was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Rocket Man?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Rocket Man to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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