Space Oddity

by David Bowie

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Ground con trol to Ma jor (Em)Tom,

ground con trol to Ma jor (Em)Tom:

Take your pro tein pills and (D7)put your hel met on.

Ground con trol to Ma jor (Em)Tom:

Com men cing count down: En gines (Em)on.

Check ig ni tion and may (D7)God’s love be with you.

(C)This is ground con trol to Ma jor (E7)Tom; you’ve real ly made the (F)grade!

And the (C)pa pers want to know whose shirts you (F)wear.

Now it’s (C)time to leave the cap sule if you (F)dare.

(C)This is Ma jor Tom to ground con (E7)trol; I’m step ping thro’ the (F)door,

and I’m (C)float ing in a most pe cu liar (F)way.

And the (C)stars look ver y dif fer ent to (F)dare.

(F)day.

For (Fmaj7)here

am I (Em7)sit ting in a tin can

(Fmaj7)far

a bove the (Em7)world.

(Bbmaj7)Plan et Earth is (Am7)blue and there’s (G)noth ing I can (F)do.

(C)Though I’m past one hun dred thou sand (E7)miles I’m feel ing ver y (F)still

and I (C)think my space ship knows which way to (F)go.

Tell my (C)wife I love her ver y much.

“She (F)knows.”

(G)“Ground con trol to (E7)Ma jor Tom: Your (Am)cir cuit’s dead.

There’s (Am7)some thing wrong.

Can you (D7)hear me Ma jor Tom?

Can you (C)hear me Ma jor Tom?

Can you (G)hear me Ma jor Tom?

Can you?”

Space Oddity by David Bowie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Space Oddity 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 80 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "Space Oddity" 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 "Space Oddity"?
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.