Is "Oh! You Pretty Things" 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 "Oh! You Pretty Things"?

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 "Oh! You Pretty Things" use?

Just 21 chords: A, A7, Ab, B, B7, Bm, C, C#, +13 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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Oh! You Pretty Things

· by David Bowie

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Lyrics

Wake up you (D)slee py head, (Esus4)put on some clothes, shake (Em)up your bed.

(G)Put an oth er log on the fire for me, I’ve made some break fast and cof fee.

(G)Look out my win dow, (D)what do I see?

A (B7)crack in the sky, and a (Em)hand reach ing (G)down to (C)me.

All the (A7)night mares came to day,

and it looks as though they’re here to stay.

What are we (D)com ing to?

(Em)No room see for me, ces no fun for you.

rays.

Don’t kid I think a bout a world to come, where the (A)books were found by the (E)Gold en Ones.

The (G)Writ ten in pain, we’ve (D)writ ten in awe, by a (G)puz zled man who ques tions what we were (C)here for.

All the (A7)stran gers came to (D7)day, and it looks as though they’re here to stay.

Oh!

You (Bm)pret ty things,

don’t you (G)know you’re driv ing your (C7)ma mas and pa pas in sane?

Oh!

You (Bm)pret ty things,

don’t you know you’re driv ing your (C7)ma mas and pa pas in sane?

Let me (A7)make it plain, (D)got ta make way for the (C)Ho mo Su pe ri or.

Look out at (D)your child ren, (Em)No room see for me, ces no fun for you.

rays.

Don’t kid I think a bout a world to come, where the (A)books they’re the of the (E)com ing race.

The (G)Earth is a bitch, we’ve (D)fin ished our news.

by a (G)puz Ho mo pi have out grown their were (C)use.

for.

All the (A7)stran gers came to (D7)day, and it looks as though they’re here to stay.

Oh!

You (Bm)pret ty things,

don’t you (G)know you’re driv ing your (C7)ma mas and pa pas in sane?

Oh!

You (Bm)pret ty things,

don’t you know you’re driv ing your (C7)ma mas and pa pas in sane?

Let me (A7)make it plain, (D)got ta make way for the (C)Ho mo Su pe ri or.

Look out at (D)your child ren,

Oh! You Pretty Things by David Bowie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Oh! You Pretty Things” 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 G at 76 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 "Oh! You Pretty Things" 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 "Oh! You Pretty Things"?: 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 "Oh! You Pretty Things" use?: Just 21 chords: A, A7, Ab, B, B7, Bm, C, C#, +13 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.