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Key: D major•
Intro 1
D
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Verse 1
D
D

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Chewing out a rhythm

on my bubble gum

The sun is out and I want some
G
G

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It's not hard, not far to reach,
A
A

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we can hitch a ride to Rockaway Beach
D
D

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Up on the roof, out on the street

Down in the playground, the hot concrete
G
G

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Bus ride is too slow,
A
A

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they blast out the disco on the radio
Verse 2
D
D

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Rock- rock, Rockaway Beach
D
D

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Rock- rock, Rockaway Beach

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A
A

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D

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Rockaway Beach
Verse 3
D
D

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Rock- rock, Rockaway Beach
D
D

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Rock- rock, Rockaway Beach

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A
A

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Interlude 1

Beach
C
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Verse 4
Bm
Bm
2

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It's not hard, not far to reach
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Bm
Bm
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G

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We can hitch a ride to Rock
A
A

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away Beach
D
D

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Chewing out a rhythm on my bubble gum

The sun is out and I want some
G
G

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It's not hard, not far to reach
A
A

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D
D

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Up on the roof, out on the street

Down in the playground, the hot concrete
G
G

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Bus ride is too slow,
A
A

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they blast out the disco on the radio
Verse 5
D
D

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G
G

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Rock- rock, Rockaway Beach
D
D

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Rock- rock, Rockaway Beach

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A
A

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C
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Interlude 2
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Verse 6
D
D

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Rock- rock, Rockaway Beach
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Rock- rock, Rockaway Beach

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A

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Rockaway Beach
Verse 7
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D

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Rock- rock, Rockaway Beach
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D

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Rock- rock, Rockaway Beach

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A

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G

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • A

  • C

  • F

  • Bm

    2

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Rockaway Beach by Shonen Knife is D major.

The primary chords used in Rockaway Beach are D, G, A, C, F, Bm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, G, A, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Rockaway Beach is approximately 187 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Rockaway Beach using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Rockaway Beach. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Shonen Knife.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Rockaway Beach to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Rockaway Beach by Shonen Knife on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.