Ziggy Stardust

by David Bowie

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Lyrics

Zig gy played gui tar,

jam ming good with Weird and (C)Gil ly, the spi ders from Mars.

He played it left hand

but made it too far,

be came the spe cial man.

Then we were (C)Zig gy’s band.

Zig gy real ly sang, (Bm)screwed up eyes and screwed down hair do like some cat from Ja pan.

He could lick ’em by smil (G)ing he could leave ’em to hang

Came on so (Am)load ed, well hung and (C)snow white tan.

Mak So where were the spi ders

while the (G)fly tried to break our balls

with just the beer light to guide us.

So we (D)bitched a bout his fans and should we (Em)crush his sweet hands?

Zig gy played for time, (Bm)jiv ing us that we were yoo (C)doo.

The kid was just crass,

he was a nazz

with God giv en ass.

He took it all too far

but, boy, could he (C)play gui tar.

Oh (G)yeah.

Oh,

Zig gy played gui (G)tar.

Ziggy Stardust by David Bowie — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Ziggy Stardust” 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 G at 80 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 "Ziggy Stardust" 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 "Ziggy Stardust"?
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.