Fame

by David Bowie
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Lyrics

Fame makes a man is take things o ver.

Fame lets him loose, is hard to swal low.

Fame puts you there where things are hol low,

fame.

Fame, it’s not your brain, it’s just a flame that burns your change to keep you in sane.

Fame.

Fame, what you like is in the lim o.

Fame, what you get is no to mor row.

Fame, what you need you have to bor row,

fame.

Fame, it’s not your brain, it’s just a flame that burns your change to keep you in sane.

Fame.

Fame, it’s mine, it’s mine, it’s just his line to bind your time, it drives you to crime,

fame.

Is it an y won der I re ject you first,

fame, fame, fame, fame.

Is it an y won der you are too cool to fool,

fame.

Fame, bul ly for you chil ly for me got to get a rain check on pain.

Fame.

Fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame, fame,

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Fame — Visual Piano Sheet Music

"Fame" 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 G, 110 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Fame

Why does "Fame" 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 "Fame".
What key is "Fame" by David Bowie played in?
Fame is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Fame"?
The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Fame" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Fame"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Fame"?
"Fame" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Fame"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: C7, C9, Dm, G9, Gm.
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 "Fame"?
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 "Fame".
Can I see all the notes in "Fame"?
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 G at 110 BPM.

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