Time takes a (C)ci ga rette,
puts it in your (E)mouth, it,
you pull on your (F)fin ger then an oth er (G)fin ger then your (Am)ci ga rette.
The wall to wall is (F)call ing, but you it (G)lin gers, then you for (Am)get.
(G)Oh,
you're a rock 'n' roll su i cide.
You're too old to (C)lose ga it,
puts too young to (E)choose it,
you pull and the (F)clock waits so an pa er (G)tient ly on your (Am)song.
ga rette.
The You walk past the (F)ca fe, but you don't (G)eat when you live too (Am)long.
(G)Oh,
you're a rock 'n' roll su i cide.
You're too old to
Chev brakes are (C)snarl ing
as you stum ble a cross (E)the road.
But the day breaks in stead so you hur (Am)ry home.
Don't let the (F)sun blast
your (G)sha dow, don't let the (E)milk float ride your (Am)mind.
They're so (F)na tu ral, re (D)li gious ly un kind.
Oh no love, you're not a (C)lone.
You're watch ing your self (A)but you're too un fair.
You got your head all tan gled up, but if I could on ly (A)make you care.
Oh (Dbm)no love, you're not a lone,
no mat ter what or who you've been, no mat ter (Bbm)when or where you've seen.
All the (Cb)knives seem to la cer ate (Ebm)your brain, I've had my (Bbm)share, I'll help you with the (Db)pain.
You're not a lone.
Just turn on with me and you're not a lone.
Let's turn on and be
(Bb)not a lone.
Gim me your hands
coz you're (Bb)won der ful.
Gim me your hands
coz you're won (Bb)der ful.
Oh gim me your hands.
Rock 'N' Roll Suicide — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "Rock 'N' Roll Suicide" by David Bowie in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 99 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 “Rock 'N' Roll Suicide”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Rock 'N' Roll Suicide" by David Bowie in?
- The backing track is in C at 99 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 "Rock 'N' Roll Suicide" 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 "Rock 'N' Roll Suicide"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Rock 'N' Roll Suicide", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Rock 'N' Roll Suicide" 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 "Rock 'N' Roll Suicide"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Rock 'N' Roll Suicide"?
- "Rock 'N' Roll Suicide" 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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