Starman

by David Bowie

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Lyrics

Did n’t know what time it was, and the lights were low ow ow.

I leaned far back on my ra di o o o.

Some cat was lay in’ down some (C7)pick rock up ’n’ roll.

“Lot ta soul,” he said.

Look Then the loud sound I did seem to fa a ade; came back like a slow voice on a wave of pha a ase.

That weren’t no D.

J.

That was (C7)ha zy cos up mic jive.

There’s a (F)Star

man (Dm)wait ing in the sky.

He’d (Am)like to come and (C)meet us, but he (C7)thinks he’d blow our minds.

There’s a (F)Star

man

(Dm)wait ing in the sky.

He’s (Am)told us not to (C)blow it, ’cause he (C7)knows it’s all worth while.

He told me, “Let the (Bbm)chil dren lose it.

Let the (D7)chil dren use it.

Let all the (C7)chil dren boog ie.

I n’t had to phone some one, so I picked on you ou ou.

Hey, that’s far out.

So you heard him, too oo oo?

Switch on the T V, we may (C7)pick him up on roll.

chan ta nel two.

said.

Look out your win dow, I can see his ligh igh ight.

If we can a spar kle, he may land to nigh igh ight.

Don’t tell your pop pa or he’ll (C7)get us locked up in fright.

There’s a (F)Star man

(Dm)wait ing in the sky.

He’d (Am)like to come and (C)meet us, but he (C7)thinks he’d blow our minds.

There’s a (F)Star man

(Dm)wait ing in the sky.

He’s (Am)told us not to (C)blow it, ’cause he (C7)knows it’s all worth while.

He told me, “Let the (Bbm)chil dren lose it.

Let the (D7)chil dren use it.

Let all the (C7)chil dren boog ie.

Star man,

(Bb)La la la la (F)la la la la (C)la la la la (F)la, Star man.

Starman by David Bowie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Starman 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 Eb at 100 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 "Starman" 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 "Starman"?
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.