(G)Ba ba ba (D)ooh,
(G)ba ba ba (A)ooh,
(G)ba ba ba (A)ooh,
(G)ba ba ba (D)ooh,
(G)ba ba ba (D)ooh,
(G)ba ba ba (A)ooh,
(G)ba ba ba (A)ooh,
(G)ba ba ba (D)ooh.
I’ve no thing much to (Bm)of fer,
there’s no thing much to (Edim)take,
I’m an ab so lute be (D)gin ner,
but I’m ab so lute ly (Bm)sane.
As long as we’re to (Bm7)ge ther,
the rest can go to (Edim)hell,
I ab so lute ly (D)love you,
but we’re ab so lute be (Bm)gin ners.
But With eyes com (D)plete ly o pen,
but ner vous all the (A)same.
(Asus4/2)If our (D)love song
could fly o ver (G)moun tains,
could laugh at the (Bm)o cean,
just like the (F#7)films,
(Asus4/2)there’s (A)no (D)rea son
to feel all the (G)hard times,
to lay down the (Bm)hard lines,
it’s ab so lute ly (A)true.
(G)Ba ba ba (A)ooh,
(G)ba ba ba (A)ooh,
(G)ba ba ba (D)ooh.
I’ve No thing much could (Bm)hap pen,
there’s no thing we can’t (Edim)shake,
well we’re ab so lute be (D)gin ners,
but with no thing much at (Bm)stake.
As long as you’re still (Bm7)smil ing,
there’s no thing more I (Edim)need,
I ab so lute ly (D)love you,
but we’re ab so lute be (Bm)gin ners.
But if my love (D)your love, o pen,
we’re cer tain to suc (A)ceed.
(Asus4/2)If our (D)love song
could fly o ver (G)moun tains,
could sail ov er (Bm)heart aches,
just like the (F#7)films,
(Asus4/2)if (A)there’s (D)rea son
to feel all the (G)hard times,
to lay down the (Bm)hard lines,
it’s ab so lute ly (A)true.
(G)Ba ba ba (A)true.
Absolute Beginners — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Absolute Beginners" 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 D, 114 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (D) 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 “Absolute Beginners”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Absolute Beginners" by David Bowie in?
- The backing track is in D at 114 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 "Absolute Beginners" 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 "Absolute Beginners"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Absolute Beginners", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Absolute Beginners" 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 "Absolute Beginners"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Absolute Beginners"?
- "Absolute Beginners" 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: "Andy Warhol", "Ashes To Ashes", "Blackstar". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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