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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Fame" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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

Where are the chord symbols for "Fame" 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. "Fame" is in G.
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.
Does "Fame" 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. "Fame" is in the key of G at 110 BPM.
What chords are in "Fame"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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