Changes

by David Bowie
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Still don’t know what I was look ing for and my (Bb)time was run ning wild; a mil lion (C)dead end streets.

Ev ’ry time I thought I’d got it made, it seemed the (Bb)taste was not so sweet.

So I (Fmaj7)turned my (Gm7)self to face me

but (Gm7)I’ve nev er caught a glimpse

of how the (F)oth ers must (Eb)see the fak ers.

I’m much too (Bb)fast to take that test.

(Ch ch ch ch chang es, Turn and face the strange ch ch chang es.) Don’t want to (Dm)be a rich (G7)er one.

(Ch ch ch ch chang es, Turn and face the strange ch ch chang es.) (Bb)Mm, just gon na (Dm)have to be a dif (G7)f’rent one.

(D5)Time (C5)may (Eb5)change (Bb5)me,

but (Am)I (G5)can’t (Dm)trace (F)time.

Ooh,

(G)yeah.

I watch the rip ples change their size but (Bb)nev er leave the stream of warm im (C)per ma nence.

And so the days flow (Am)through my eyes, but (Bb)still the days seem the same.

(C7)And these (Fmaj7)chil dren that you spit on

as (Gm7)they try to change their (C)worlds,

they’re im (F)mune to your con sul (Bb)ta tions.

They’re quite a (Bb)ware of what they’re go ing through.

(Ch ch ch ch chang es, Turn and 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, Turn and face the strange ch ch chang es.) (Bb)Where’s your shame?

You’ve (Dm)left us up to (G7)our necks in it.

(D5)Time (C5)may (Eb5)change (Bb5)me,

but (Am)you (G5)can’t (Dm)trace (F)time.

(Bb)Strange fas ci na tion, fas (F)’nat ing me.

Ah, (Bb)chang es are (Eb)tak (Bb)ing the (C5)pace I’m go ing through.

(Ch ch ch ch chang es, Turn and face the strange ch ch chang es.) (Dm)look out, you rock ’n’ roll ers.

(Ch ch ch ch chang es, Turn and face the strange ch ch chang es.) (Bb)Pret ty soon now (Dm)you’re gon na get old er.

(D5)Time (C5)may (Eb5)change (Bb5)me,

but (Am)I (G5)can’t (Dm)trace (F)time.

I said that (D5)time (C5)may (Eb5)change (Bb5)me,

but (Am)I (G5)can’t (Dm)trace (F5)time.

Changes — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Changes" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 108 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Changes

Where are the chord symbols for "Changes" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Changes" is in Bb.
What key is "Changes" by David Bowie played in?
Changes is arranged in the key of Bb 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?
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 24 chords: Ab7, Am, Am7, Bb, Bb7, Bbpow, C, C7, +16 more.
What other songs by David Bowie can I play here?
Try "UNDER PRESSURE", "YOUNG AMERICANS", "FAME". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Changes" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Changes" is in the key of Bb at 108 BPM.
What chords are in "Changes"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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