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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Changes" by David Bowie in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Changes" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Changes" with hands-separate practice in C at 110 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Changes"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Changes" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Changes"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Changes" is in the key of C at 110 BPM.