Space Oddity

by David Bowie

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Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom,

Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom,

take your pro tein pills and (D)put your hel met on.

Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom,

com menc ing count down, en gines (Em)on,

check ig (Am)ni tion and may (D)God’s love be with you.

(C)This is Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom

you’ve real ly made the grade,

and the (Fm)pa pers want to know whose shirts you wear.

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

(C)This Though is I’m Ma past jor one Tom hun to dred Ground thou Con sand trol,

I’m I’m step feel ping ing through ve the ry door,

and and I’m I (C)float think ing my in space a ship most knows pe which cu way li ar to go.

(F)way

and Tell the my stars (Fm)wife look ve ry (C)dif fe rent to day.

For (Fmaj7)here

am I (Dm7)sit ting in a tin can,

(Fmaj7)far

a bove the world.

(Bbmaj9)Pla net Earth is (Am9)blue and there’s (G)no thing I can (G)do.

(C)This Though is I’m Ma past jor one Tom hun to dred Ground thou Con sand miles

I’m I’m step feel ping ing through ve the ry still,

and and I’m I (C)float think ing my in space a ship most knows pe which cu way li ar to go.

(F)way

and Tell the my stars (Fm)wife I love her (C)ve ry much, she knows.

For (Fmaj7)here

am I (Dm7)float ing round my tin can,

(Fmaj7)far

a bove the moon.

(Bbmaj9)Pla net Earth is (Am9)blue and there’s (G)no thing I can (G)do.

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 68 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 "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.