The Passenger

by Iggy Pop

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I am the (Gb)pas sen ger

and I ride and I ride.

I ride (Gb)through the (Db)cit y’s back sides.

I see the (Gb)stars come (Db)out of the sky,

I’ll yeah, the bright and (Db)hol low sky.

You know it (Gb)looks so (Db)good to night.

And ev ’ry thing looks good to night.

I am the (Gb)pas sen ger,

I stay un der sen glass.

I look (Gb)through my (Db)win dow so bright.

I see the (Gb)stars come (Db)out back to night.

We’ll see the bright and (Db)hol low sky

o ver the (Gb)cit y’s (Db)ripped back sides.

A star is made for us to night.

Sing ing, (Bbm)“La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la.

(Bbm)La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la;

(Bbm)la la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la la la la;”

(Bbm)Oh, the (Gb)pas sen ger,

how, (Gb)how he rides.

Oh, the (Gb)pas sen ger,

he rides and he rides.

He looks the through his win (Ab)to dow, back and sides.

He what the does he see?

cean drive.

what’s mine.

He sees the (Gb)sign and the hol low sky.

and me.

He sees the (Gb)stars come out (Db)to you night.

(F)me.

He sees the cit y’s ripped (Ab)to you back and me.

So sees the wind ing o and see what’s mine.

And ev ’ry (Gb)thing was the made for you and me.

He All of (Gb)it was made (Db)for you and (F)me.

Sing ing, (Bbm)“La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la.

(Bbm)La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la;

(Bbm)la la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la la la.”

(Bbm)Oh, the (Gb)pas sen ger,

how, (Gb)how he rides.

He sees (Gb)things from un der glass.

He looks through his (Db)win dow side.

He sees the things is he (Ab)knows and are his.

He sees the (Gb)bright and hol low sky.

He sees the (Gb)cit y sleep at night.

and ride.

He sees the (Gb)stars are out (Db)to night.

And all of it is yours (Ab)knows and mine.

his.

And all of (Gb)it is yours and mine,

so let’s the (Gb)ride and ride and ride and ride.

He sees the (Gb)stars are out (Db)to night.

Sing ing, (Bbm)“La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la.

(Bbm)La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la;

(Bbm)la la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la la la.”

Sing ing, (Bbm)“La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la.

(Bbm)La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la;

(Bbm)la la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la la la.”

Sing ing,

The Passenger by Iggy Pop — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Passenger by Iggy Pop 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 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 "The Passenger" 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 "The Passenger"?
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 "The Passenger" use?
Just 5 chords: Ab, Bbm, Db, F, Gb. Take it one section at a time.
What other Iggy Pop songs work for kids?
Try "CHINA GIRL", "CANDY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.