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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 — 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 Bb, 108 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”
- 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 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.
- 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 Bb, 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.
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