Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom,
Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom,
take your (Am)pro tein pills and (D)put your hel met on.
Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom,
com men cing count down, en gines (Em)on,
check ig (Am)ni tion and may (D)God’s love be with you.
(C)This is Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom,
you’ve real ly made the grade,
and the (Fm)pa pers want to know whose shirts you wear.
Now it’s (Fm)time to leave the (C)cap sule if you dare.
(C)This is Ma jor Tom to Ground Con trol,
I’m step ping through the door,
and I’m (Fm)float ing in a most pe cu li ar way,
and the stars look ve ry (C)dif fer ent to day.
For (Fmaj7)here
am I (Dm7)sit ting in a tin can,
(Fmaj7)far
a bove the world.
(Bbmaj9)Pla net Earth is (Am9)blue and there’s (G)no thing I can (G)do.
(C)Though I’m past one hun dred thou sand miles
I’m feel ing ve ry still,
and I (Fm)think my space ship (C)knows which way to go.
Tell my (Fm)wife I love her (C)ve ry much, she knows.
(F)Ground Con trol to (E7)Ma jor Tom, your (Am)cir cuits dead, there’s (Am)some thing wrong, can you (D7)hear me Ma jor Tom,
can you (C)hear me Ma jor Tom,
can you (G)hear me Ma jor Tom?
Can you
Space Oddity — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Space Oddity" by David Bowie: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 68 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Space Oddity”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Space Oddity" by David Bowie in?
- The backing track is in C at 68 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 "Space Oddity" 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 "Space Oddity"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Space Oddity", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Space Oddity" 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 "Space Oddity"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Space Oddity"?
- "Space Oddity" 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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