Elton John - Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time): Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time) Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Elton John
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long Time)" smoothly on your guitar.
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Gm7 C7 She packed my bags last night - pre-flight Gm7 C Zero hour, nine A.M. D# A# Cm F And I'm gonna be high as a kite by then Gm7 C7 I miss the earth so much, I miss my wife Gm7 C7 It's lonely out in space D# A# Cm F On such a timeless flight Chorus: A# D# And I think it's gonna be a long long time A# Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find D# I'm not the man they think I am at home A# C7 Oh no, no, no, I'm a rocket man D# A# Rocket man, burning out his fuse up here alone - x2 Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids In fact, it's cold as hell And there's no one there to raise them if you did And all the science, I don't understand It's just my job five days a week A rocket man A rocket man Chorus - x2 D# A# And I think it's gonna be a long, long time And I think it's gonna be a long, long time And I think it's gonna be a long, long time And I think it's gonna be a long, long time And I think it's gonna be a long, long time And I think it's gonna be a long, long time And I think it's gonna be a long, long time And I think it's gonna be a long, long time And I think it's gonna be a long, long time You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA#  C  Cm  C7  D#  F  Gm  Gm7  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
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