Life On Mars?

· by David Bowie

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Life On Mars?

David Bowie116 BPM

Lyrics

It’s a (F)God aw ful small af fair

to the (D)girl with the mou sy hair,

but her (Gm)mum my is yell ing no,

and her (C)dad dy has told her to go.

But her (F)friend is no where to be seen,

now she (D)walks through her sunk en dream

to the (Gm)seat with the clear est view,

and she’s (C)hooked to the sil ver screen.

But the (Caug)film is a sad dening bore,

for she’s (Ab)lived it ten times or more.

She could (Faug)spit in the eyes of fools

as they (B)ask her to fo cus on (Bb)sail lors (Eb)fight ing in the dance hall.

Oh, man, (Gbaug)look at those cave men (F)go.

It’s the frea ki est show.

Take a look at the (Bb)law man (Eb)beat ing up the wrong guy.

Oh, man, (Gbaug)won der if he’ll ev er know

he’s in the best sell ing show.

Is there life on (Gm)Mars?

Life On Mars? by David Bowie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Life On Mars?” 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 Bb at 60 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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 "Life On Mars?" 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 "Life On Mars?"?: 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 "Life On Mars?" use?: Just 19 chords: Ab, B, Bb, Bbm, C, Caug, Cm, D, +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.