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Rocket Man Chords by Elton John

The article is about Rocket Man chords. “Rocket Man” (officially titled “Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time)”) is a song by Elton John. It was originally released on 17 April 1972 in the US, as the lead single to John’s album “Honky Château”. In this blogpost, we will show you the easiest chord shapes to play the song “Rocket Man” on guitar.

Track Info

Rocket Man Chords By Elton John
  • Song: Rocket Man
  • Artist: Elton John
  • Writers: Elton John, Bernie Taupin
  • Producers: Gus Dudgeon
  • Album: Honky Château

Chords Info

  • Tuning E A D G B E
  • Capo 3rd fret
  • Chord used Em A C G D

Verse 1

EmShe packed my bags last night, pre-Aflight

EmZero hour, 9 Aa.m.

CAnd I’m gonna be G quick C high as a kite Dby then

EmI miss the Earth so much, I miss my Awife

EmIt’s lonely out in Aspace

COn such a G  quick C timeless flighDt

Chorus

GAnd I think it’s gonna be a long, longC time

‘Til touchdown brings me ’round again to Gfind

I’m not the man they think I am at Chome

Oh, no, no, Gno

I’m a rockeAt man

CRocket man

Burning out his fuse up here aGlone

C

GAnd I think it’s gonna be a long, longC time

‘Til touchdown brings me ’round again to Gfind

I’m not the man they think I am at Chome

Oh, no, no, Gno

I’m a rockeAt man

CRocket man

Burning out his fuse up here aGlone

Verse 2

EmMars ain’t the kind of place to Araise your kids

EmIn fact, it’s cold as Ahell

CAnd there’s no one G quick C there to raise themD if you did

EmAnd all the science, I don’t Aunderstand

EmIt’s just my job five days aA week

CA rocket G quick C man, a rockeDt man

Chorus

GAnd I think it’s gonna be a long, longC time

‘Til touchdown brings me ’round again to Gfind

I’m not the man they think I am at Chome

Oh, no, no, Gno

I’m a rockeAt man

CRocket man

Burning out his fuse up here aGlone

C

GAnd I think it’s gonna be a long, longC time

‘Til touchdown brings me ’round again to Gfind

I’m not the man they think I am at Chome

Oh, no, no, Gno

I’m a rockeAt man

CRocket man

Burning out his fuse up here aGlone

Outro

CAnd I think it’s gonna be a long, long Gtime x4

Above are the Rocket Man chords and lyrics. Pick up your instrument, get it in tune with the best guitar tuner app – Guitar Tunio, and practice playing the song now. We hope this tab works well with you. Have fun!