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I still don’t know what I was wait ing for and my (Fmaj7)time was run ning (G)wild.
A mil lion dead end streets, and ev ’ry time I thought I’d got it made, it seemed the (Fmaj7)taste was not so sweet.
So I (C)turned my (Dm7)self to (Em7)face me,
but (Dm7)I’ve nev er caught a glimpse
of how the (Cmaj7)oth ers must (Dm7)see the fak er.
I’m much too (Dm7)fast to take that test.
(Ch ch ch (F)ch chang es) and (Em)face the strange.
(Ch ch chang es)
Don’t (Am)want to be a rich er (D)man.
(Ch ch ch (F)ch chang es) and (Em)face the strange.
(Ch ch chang es)
Just (Am)gon na have to be a dif ’frent (D)man.
(Am)Time (G)may (Bb)change (F)me,
but (E)I (D6)can’t (Dm7)trace (C)time.
I still don’t know what I was wait ing for and my (Fmaj7)time was run ning (G)wild.
A mil lion dead end streets, and ev ’ry time I thought I’d got it made, it seemed the (Fmaj7)taste was not so sweet.
So I (C)turned my (Dm7)self to (Em7)face me,
but (Dm7)I’ve nev er caught a glimpse
of how the (Cmaj7)oth ers must (Dm7)see the fak er.
I’m much too (Dm7)fast to take that test.
(Ch ch ch (F)ch chang es) and (Em)face the strange.
(Ch ch chang es)
Don’t (Am)want to be a rich er (D)man.
(Ch ch ch (F)ch chang es) and (Em)face the strange.
(Ch ch chang es)
Just (Am)gon na have to be a dif ’frent (D)man.
(Am)Time (G)may (Bb)change (F)me,
but (E)I (D6)can’t (Dm7)trace (C)time.
(C)time.
(F)Strange fas ci na tion, fas (C)ci nat ing me.
(F)Chang es are tak ing the (G13)pace I’m (G7)go ing through.
(Ch ch ch (F)ch chang es) and (Em)face the strange.
(Ch ch chang es) Oh, look out, you rock ’n’ (D)roll ers.
(Ch ch ch (F)ch chang es) and (Em)face the strange.
(Ch ch chang es) (F)Pret ty soon now you’re gon na get (D)old er.
(Am)Time (G)may (Bb)change (F)me,
but (E)I (D6)can’t (Dm7)trace (C)time.
I said that (Am)Time (G)may (Bb)change (F)me,
but (E)I (D6)can’t (Dm7)trace (C)time.
Changes — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Changes" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 110 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Changes”
- Why does "Changes" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Changes".
- What key is "Changes" by David Bowie played in?
- Changes is arranged in the key of C 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 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Changes" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- 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 chords are used in "Changes"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: Am, Bb, C, Cmaj7, D, D6, Db6, Dbmaj7, +11 more.
- 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 this real sheet music for "Changes"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Changes".
- Can I see all the notes in "Changes"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 110 BPM.