Rockets
Learn how to play Rockets by The Infamous Stringdusters with a complete chord chart, highlighted chords and a layout optimized for mobile.
Capo 2
Intro Riff:
D|----------------------------|
A|-0---0--0--0--0--0----------|
G|-2h4-2--0--0--0--0----------| x2
D|-0---0--4--0--0--0----------|
A|-0---0--0--5--2--0----------|
D|--------------------0-2b-0--|
verse 1:
D5 Dmaj7/F# Dadd2
Holding the fire, standing in the rain
D5 Dmaj7/F# Dadd2
Eyes of desire, close to the flame
Em11 D5
nothing can be done, to change their minds
verse 2:
D5 Dmaj7/F# Dadd2
Out in the dark, far beyond the light.
D5 Dmaj7/F# Dadd2
Home is with the stars, out of sight.
Em11 D5
Nothing can be done, to make them stay.
[Refrão]
Em11 Dmaj7/F# Bm7
Here and then they're gone
Aadd4 Dadd2 Bm7
How long until they go
Aadd4 Dadd2 Bm7
How long until they know
Aadd4 Dadd2 D5
All they need to fly
D5 Aadd4 Dadd2 Bm7
Rockets to the silver sky
verse 3:
D5 Dmaj7/F# Dadd2
If I had the chance to do it all again
D5 Dmaj7/F# Dadd2
I'd follow every stream, fearless like them
Em11 D5
Let everything be done, in it's own time
[Refrão]
Em11 Dmaj7/F# Bm7
Don't worry if it's wrong
Aadd4 Dadd2 Bm7
How long until I go
Aadd4 Dadd2 Bm7
How long until I know
Aadd4 Dadd2 D5
All I need to fly
D5 Aadd4 Dadd2 Bm7
Rocket to the silver sky
(Intro Riff)
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How to play Rockets
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.