It’s a (Am)God aw ful small af fair
to the (D)girl with the mou sy hair.
But her (Bb)mum my is yel ling ’no’
and her dad dy has told her to go.
But her (Am)friend is no where to be seen,
now she (D)walks through her sunk Nor en dream, folk Broads.
to the (Bb)seat with the clear est view
and she’s hooked to the sil ver screen.
But the (Eaug)film is a sad d’ning bore
for she’s (Gb)lived it ten times or more.
She could (Aaug)spit in the eyes of fools
as they (Db)ask her to fo cus on (Bb)sail ors (Eb)fight ing in the dance hall.
Oh man, (Gbaug)look at those cave men (F)go,
it’s the freak i est show.
Take a look at the (Bb)law man (Eb)beat ing up the wrong guy.
Oh, man, (Gbaug)won der if he’ll ev er know
he’s in the best sell ing show.
Is there life on (Gm7)Mars.?
It’s on A
Life On Mars? — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Life On Mars?" by David Bowie. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Eb, 124 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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 “Life On Mars?”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Life On Mars?" by David Bowie in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 124 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 "Life On Mars?" 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 "Life On Mars?"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Life On Mars?", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Life On Mars?" 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 "Life On Mars?"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Life On Mars?"?
- "Life On Mars?" 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.
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