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I Still don’t know what I was (Am)look ing for and my (Bb)time was run ning wild; a mil lion (C)dead end nence.
streets.
Ev ’ry time I thought I’d (Am)got it made, it seemed the (Bb)taste was not so the (C)sweet.
So I (Fmaj7)turned my (Gm7)self to (Am7)face me (F#m)but (Gm7)I’ve nev er caught a glimpse (C)worlds,
of how the (F)oth ers must (Eb)see the (Bb)fak ers.
I’m much too (Bb)fast of what to take that test.
(C7)Ch ch ch ch chang es.
(F)Turn and (C)face the strange ch ch chang es.
Don’t want to be grow a rich (G7)er of one.
Ch ch ch ch chang es.
(F)Turn and (C)face the strange ch ch chang es.
(Dm)Mm, just gon na have to be to a (G7)dif f’rent one.
(D)Time (C)may (Eb)change (Bb)me, but (Am)I (G)can’t (Dm)trace (F)time.
I watch the rip what ples was (Am)change their size and but (Bb)nev er leave the stream of warm im (C)per ma nence.
And so the days I thought flow (Am)through my eyes, it seemed but (Bb)still the days so the (C)same.
And these (Fmaj7)chil dren (Gm7)that you (Am7)spit on (F#m)as (Gm7)they try to change a their (C)worlds,
of they’re im (F)mune to your (Eb)con sul (Bb)ta tions.
They’re quite a (Bb)ware of what they’re go ing through.
(C7)Ch ch ch ch chang es.
(F)Turn and (C)face the strange ch ch chang es.
Don’t tell them to grow up and (G7)out of it.
Ch ch ch ch chang es.
(F)Turn and (C)face the strange ch ch chang es.
(Dm)Where’s your shame?
You’ve left us up to our (G7)necks in it.
(D)Time (C)may (Eb)change (Bb)me, but (Am)you (G)can’t (Dm)trace (F)time.
(F)time.
(Bb)Strange fas ci na tion, fas (F)’nat ing me.
Ah, (Bb)chang es are (Eb)tak (Bb)ing the (C)pace I’m go ing through.
(C7)Ch ch ch ch chang es.
(F)time.
I said that (D)time (C)may (Eb)change (Bb)me,
but (Am)I (G)can’t (Dm)trace (F)time.
Changes — Simple Sheet Music
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"Changes" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of F, 108 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Changes”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Changes"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Changes" by David Bowie played in?
- Changes is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Changes"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Changes" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Changes"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Changes"?
- "Changes" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by David Bowie can I play here?
- Try "Changes", "UNDER PRESSURE", "YOUNG AMERICANS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Changes". Key of F, 108 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.