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Oh yeah,
Mm.
Still don’t know what I was wait ing for, and my (F)time 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,
but (Dm7)I’ve nev er caught a glimpse
of how the (Cmaj7)oth ers must (Dm7)see the fa (Em7)ker,
I’m much too (Dm7)fast to take that test.
Ch ch ch (F)ch chan ges, (C)turn and (C)face the strange ch ch chan ges,
don’t (F)want to be a rich er (D)man.
Ch ch ch (F)ch chan ges.
(C)Turn and (C)face the strange ch ch chan ges,
it’s (F)gon na have to be a (D)dif f’rent 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
change their size but nev er leave the stream of warm im (F)per ma nence,
so the days float thru my eyes, but still (F)the days seem the same.
And these (Cmaj7)chil dren that you spit on as
they try to change their worlds
are im (Cmaj7)mune to your (Dm7)con ta (Em7)tions,
they’re quite a (Dm7)ware of what they’re going thru.
don’t tell them to grow up and out of it.
where’s your shame?
You’ve left us up to our necks in it.
(C)you
(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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Changes" by David Bowie: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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.
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About “Changes”
- Can I sing "Changes" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Changes" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in C, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Changes" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Changes" by David Bowie. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Changes" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Changes" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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