Suffragette City

by David Bowie

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Lyrics

Hey man, oh, (F)leave me a lone.

You (G)know, (A)hey man, oh Hen ry (F)get off the phone.

I got ta, (A)hey man, I got ta (B)straight en my face, this (D)mel low thighed chick just put my (F)spine out of place.

(A)Hey man, my (F)school day’s in sane, (A)hey man, my (F)work’s down the drain.

(A)Hey man, well, she’s a (B)to tal blam blam, she (D)said she had to squeeze it but she, and then she.

Oh, don’t (A)lean on me, man, ’cause you (D)can’t af ford the tick et.

I’m back on (C)Suf fra gette Cit (G)y.

Oh, don’t (A)lean on me, man, ’cause you (D)ain’t got time to check it.

You know my (C)Suf fra gette Cit (G)y is out ta (A)sight.

She’s al right.

Mm.

(A)Hey man, my (F)school day’s in sane, (A)hey man, my (F)work’s down the drain.

(A)Hey man, well, she’s a (B)to tal blam blam, she (D)said she had to squeeze it but she, and then she.

Oh, don’t (A)lean on me, man, ’cause you (D)can’t af ford the tick et.

I’m back on (C)Suf fra gette Cit (G)y.

Oh, don’t (A)lean on me, man, ’cause you (D)ain’t got time to check it.

You know my (C)Suf fra gette Cit (G)y is out ta (A)sight.

She’s al right.

Mm.

right.

Oh, (A)hit me.

Oh, don’t (A)lean on me, man, ’cause you (D)can’t af ford the tick et.

I’m back on (C)Suf fra gette Cit (G)y.

Oh, don’t (A)lean on me, man, ’cause you (D)ain’t got time to check it.

You know my (C)Suf fra gette Cit (G)y.

Don’t (A)lean on me, man, ’cause you (D)can’t af ford the tick et.

I’m back on (C)Suf fra gette Cit (G)y.

Oh, don’t (A)lean on me, man, ’cause you (D)ain’t got time to check it.

You know my (C)Suf fra gette Cit (G)y.

Don’t (G)y is out ta (A)sight,

oh, she’s al (A)right.

A Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

A Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

I’m back on Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

I’m back on Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

A Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

A Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

A Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

A Suf fra gette.

Oh,

(G)wham bam thank you, ma’am!

(A)right.

A Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

A Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

I’m back on Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

I’m back on Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

A Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

A Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

A Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

A Suf fra gette.

Oh,

(G)wham bam thank you, ma’am!

Suf fra (A)gette.

Suffragette City by David Bowie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Suffragette City” 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 A at 140 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Suffragette City" 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 "Suffragette City"?
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.