Oh! You Pretty Things

by David Bowie
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Lyrics

Wake up you (Db)sleep y head, (Ebsus4)put on some clothes, shake up your bed.

(Gb)Put an oth er log on the fire for me, I’ve made some break fast and cof fee.

(Gb)Look out my win dow, (Db)what do I see?

A (Bb7)crack in the sky, and a (Ebm)hand reach (Gb)ing down (Cb)to me.

All the (Ab)night mares came to day,

and it looks as though they’re here to stay.

What are we (Db)com ing to?

(Ebsus4)No room for me, no fun for you.

I think a bout a (Db)world to come, where the (Ab)books were found by the (Eb)Gold en Ones.

(Gb)Writ ten in pain, (Db)writ ten in awe, by a puz zled man who (Ebm)ques tions (Gb)what we (Cb)were here for.

All the (Ab)stran gers came to (Db)day, and it looks as though they’re here to stay.

Oh!

You (Bbm)pret ty things,

don’t you (Gb)know you’re driv ing your (Cb7)ma mas and pa pas in sane?

Oh!

You (Bbm)pret ty things,

don’t you know you’re driv ing your (Cb7)ma mas and pa pas in sane?

Let me (Ab)make it plain, (Db)got ta make way for the (Cb)Ho mo Su pe ri or.

Look out at (Db)your child ren, see their fac es in gold en rays.

Don’t kid your self they (Db)be long you,

they’re the of (Eb)com ing race.

The (Gb)Earth is a bitch, we’ve (Db)fin ished our news.

Ho mo sa pi ens (Ebm)have out (Gb)grown their (Cb)use.

(Db)day, and it looks as though they’re here to stay.

Oh!

You (Bbm)pret ty things,

don’t you (Gb)know you’re driv ing your (Cb7)ma mas and pa pas in sane?

Oh!

You (Bbm)pret ty things,

don’t you know you’re driv ing your (Cb7)ma mas and pa pas in sane?

Let me (Ab)make it plain, (Db)got ta make way for the (Cb)Ho mo Su pe ri or.

Look out at (Db)your child ren,

Oh! You Pretty Things — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Oh! You Pretty Things" 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 F, 76 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F) 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 “Oh! You Pretty Things”

Can I sing "Oh! You Pretty Things" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Oh! You Pretty Things" 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 F, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Oh! You Pretty Things" by David Bowie in?
The backing track is in F at 76 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 "Oh! You Pretty Things" 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 "Oh! You Pretty Things"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Oh! You Pretty Things", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Oh! You Pretty Things" 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 "Oh! You Pretty Things"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Oh! You Pretty Things"?
"Oh! You Pretty Things" 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 "Oh! You Pretty Things" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Oh! You Pretty Things" 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 "Oh! You Pretty Things" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, 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 "Oh! You Pretty Things" 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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