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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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
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Classic piano notation for "Oh! You Pretty Things" by David Bowie as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Bb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 76 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Oh! You Pretty Things" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Bb, 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 "Oh! You Pretty Things" by David Bowie in?
- The backing track is in Bb 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Bb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Oh! You Pretty Things" 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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