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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Changes" by David Bowie as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in C — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 112 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Changes" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key C, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of C, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Changes" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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