What key is the piano accompaniment for "Changes" by David Bowie in?

The backing track is in C at 112 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.

Can I sing over "Changes" with this accompaniment?

Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.

Is this a karaoke version of "Changes"?

Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Changes", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.

Can I use "Changes" as a backing track for my instrument?

Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.

Can I download the accompaniment for "Changes"?

Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.

"Changes" was originally performed by David Bowie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.

What other backing tracks by David Bowie are available?

Other accompaniments by David Bowie: "Absolute Beginners", "Andy Warhol", "Ashes To Ashes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

Lyrics

Oh yeah,

Mm.

I Still don’t know what I was wait ing for, and my (F)time nev er was run ning wild, a mil lion (F)dead end streets, and

ev ’ry time I thought I’d got it made it seemed the (F)taste was not so sweet.

So I (Cmaj7)turned my (Dm7)self to face (Em7)me, spit on as

but (Dm7)I’ve nev er caught a glimpse

of how the (Cmaj7)oth ers must (Dm7)see sul the fa (Em7)ker,

I’m much too (Dm7)fast of to take that test.

Ch ch ch (F)ch chan ges, (C)turn and (C)face the strange ch ch chan ges, don’t tell them don’t to (F)want grow to up be a rich and er (D)man.

out of it.

Ch ch ch (F)ch chan ges.

(C)Turn and (C)face the strange ch ch chan ges, where’s your shame?

it’s You’ve (F)gon left na us have to up be to a our (D)dif necks f’rent in it.

man.

(F)Time (C)may (Bb)change (F)me,

but (C)I (G)can’t (F)trace (C)time.

Mm.

I watch the rip ples I was change their size and but (F)time nev er leave run the stream of warm im (F)per ma nence, and

so the days I float I’d thru my eyes, it but still (F)the days seem the same.

And these (Cmaj7)chil dren (Dm7)self that you (Em7)me, spit on as

they (Dm7)I’ve try to change their worlds

of are im (Cmaj7)mune to your (Dm7)con sul the ta (Em7)tions,

they’re quite a (Dm7)ware of what they’re going thru.

Ch ch ch (F)ch chan ges, (C)turn and (C)face the strange ch ch chan ges, don’t tell them don’t to (F)want grow to up be a rich and er (D)man.

out of it.

Ch ch ch (F)ch chan ges.

(C)Turn and (C)face the strange ch ch chan ges, where’s your shame?

it’s You’ve (F)gon left na us have to up be to a our (D)dif necks f’rent in it.

man.

(F)Time (C)may (Bb)change (F)me,

but (C)you (G)can’t (F)trace (C)time.

(C)time.

(F)Strange fas ci na tion, fas (C)ci nat ing me,

oh, (F)chan ges are tak ing the (G)pace I’m go ing thru.

Ch ch ch (F)ch chan ges, (C)turn and (C)face the strange ch ch chan ges, ooh, look out you rock and roll ers.

Ch ch ch (F)ch chan ges, (C)turn and (C)face the strange ch ch chan ges, (F)pret ty soon now you’re gon na get old (D)er.

(F)Time (C)may (Bb)change (F)me,

but (C)I (G)can’t (F)trace (C)time, I said that (F)time (C)may (Bb)change (F)me,

but (C)I (G)can’t (F)trace (C)time.

Changes — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Changes" by David Bowie in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 112 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

Try other practice modes:

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About “Changes”

What key is the piano accompaniment for "Changes" by David Bowie in?: The backing track is in C at 112 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "Changes" with this accompaniment?: Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "Changes"?: Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Changes", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Changes" as a backing track for my instrument?: Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "Changes"?: Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Changes"?: "Changes" was originally performed by David Bowie. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by David Bowie are available?: Other accompaniments by David Bowie: "Absolute Beginners", "Andy Warhol", "Ashes To Ashes". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.