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Rocket Man

Elton John

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
Em7  She Packed My Bags Last Night Pre-Flight,     A7  Zero Hour 9:00 Em9A.m.                   A7​
Csus2  And I'm Gonna Be G/BHigh,    Am7     C/G        As A KitD/F#e By TheD/F#n
Em7  I Miss The Earth So Much I Miss My WiA7fe,       It's Lonely Em9Out In Space                A7​
Csus2  On Such AG/B TimelessAm7 FligC/Ght    D  D/E      D7​

Hook
  GAnd I Think It's Gonna Be A Long, Long Time 'Til Touchdown BriCngs Me 'Round Again To Find
  GI'm Not The Man They Think I Am At Home, Oh, No, No, No   C             G/B​
I'm A RocA7ket Man, Rocket Man, CBurning Out His Fuse Up Here Alone              Gsus2               Csus2​

Verse
Em7  Mars Ain't The Kind Of Place To Raise Your KidA7s,       In Fact It's CEm9old As Hell                  A7​
Csus2  And There's No One ThG/Bere To Raise ThemAm7,       IfC/G You DidD/F#     D/A      D​
Em7  And All This Science I Don't Understand,A7       It's Just MEm9y Job Five Days A Week                  A7​
A Rocket MaCsus2n....    G/B    Am7     C/G        D   D/A  A RoD7cket Man

Hook
  GAnd I Think It's Gonna Be A Long, Long Time 'Til Touchdown BriCngs Me 'Round Again To Find
  GI'm Not The Man They Think I Am At Home, Oh, No, No, No   C             G/B​
I'm A RocA7ket Man, Rocket Man, BurCning Out His Fuse Up Here Alone

Ending [x8]
  Gsus2                 Csus2         And I Think It's Gonna Be A Long, Long Time
(Fade)
Also available in: Gm7 (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Rocket Man?

The chords for Rocket Man are: Em7, A7, Em9, Csus2, G/B, Am7, C/G, D/F#, D, D/E, D7, G

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: Em7, A7, Em9, Csus2, G/B, Am7, C/G, D/F#, D, D/E, D7, G

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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