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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Changes" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”
- Can I play "Changes" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Changes" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Changes"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Changes" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Changes"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Changes" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.