Is "Changes" good for a child learning piano?

Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.

What age can start with "Changes"?

Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.

Do we need a piano teacher to use this?

No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.

Can we print the sheet music?

Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.

How many chords does "Changes" use?

Just 19 chords: Am, Bb, C, Cmaj7, D, D6, Db6, Dbmaj7, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.

What other David Bowie songs work for kids?

Try "Changes", "UNDER PRESSURE", "YOUNG AMERICANS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.

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Changes

· by David Bowie

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Lyrics

I still don’t know what I was wait ing for and my (Fmaj7)time was run ning (G)wild.

A mil lion dead end streets, and ev ’ry time I thought I’d got it made, it seemed the (Fmaj7)taste was not so sweet.

So I (C)turned my (Dm7)self to (Em7)face me,

but (Dm7)I’ve nev er caught a glimpse

of how the (Cmaj7)oth ers must (Dm7)see the fak er.

I’m much too (Dm7)fast to take that test.

(Ch ch ch (F)ch chang es) and (Em)face the strange.

(Ch ch chang es)

Don’t (Am)want to be a rich er (D)man.

(Ch ch ch (F)ch chang es) and (Em)face the strange.

(Ch ch chang es)

Just (Am)gon na have to be a dif ’frent (D)man.

(Am)Time (G)may (Bb)change (F)me,

but (E)I (D6)can’t (Dm7)trace (C)time.

I still don’t know what I was wait ing for and my (Fmaj7)time was run ning (G)wild.

A mil lion dead end streets, and ev ’ry time I thought I’d got it made, it seemed the (Fmaj7)taste was not so sweet.

So I (C)turned my (Dm7)self to (Em7)face me,

but (Dm7)I’ve nev er caught a glimpse

of how the (Cmaj7)oth ers must (Dm7)see the fak er.

I’m much too (Dm7)fast to take that test.

(Ch ch ch (F)ch chang es) and (Em)face the strange.

(Ch ch chang es)

Don’t (Am)want to be a rich er (D)man.

(Ch ch ch (F)ch chang es) and (Em)face the strange.

(Ch ch chang es)

Just (Am)gon na have to be a dif ’frent (D)man.

(Am)Time (G)may (Bb)change (F)me,

but (E)I (D6)can’t (Dm7)trace (C)time.

(C)time.

(F)Strange fas ci na tion, fas (C)ci nat ing me.

(F)Chang es are tak ing the (G13)pace I’m (G7)go ing through.

(Ch ch ch (F)ch chang es) and (Em)face the strange.

(Ch ch chang es) Oh, look out, you rock ’n’ (D)roll ers.

(Ch ch ch (F)ch chang es) and (Em)face the strange.

(Ch ch chang es) (F)Pret ty soon now you’re gon na get (D)old er.

(Am)Time (G)may (Bb)change (F)me,

but (E)I (D6)can’t (Dm7)trace (C)time.

I said that (Am)Time (G)may (Bb)change (F)me,

but (E)I (D6)can’t (Dm7)trace (C)time.

Changes by David Bowie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Changes” by David Bowie in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of C at 110 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Changes" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Changes"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Changes" use?: Just 19 chords: Am, Bb, C, Cmaj7, D, D6, Db6, Dbmaj7, +11 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other David Bowie songs work for kids?: Try "Changes", "UNDER PRESSURE", "YOUNG AMERICANS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.