Other arrangements of Golden Years
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Don’t let me (F)hear you say life’s tak ing you (F)no where, (G)an (F)gel.
(G)Come get up my (F)ba by.
(G)Look at that sky, (F)life’s be gun.
(G)Nights are warm and (F)the days are (G)young.
(G)Come get up my (F)ba by.
(Eb)There’s my ba (Cm)by, lost that’s all.
(Eb)Once I’m beg ging (Cm)you save her lit tle (G)soul.
(G)Gold,
(F)whop, whop, whop.
(G)Gold en years,
(G)gold,
whop, whop, whop.
(G)Come get up my (F)ba by.
Golden Years — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Golden Years" by David Bowie: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 108 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Golden Years”
- What key is "Golden Years" by David Bowie played in?
- Golden Years 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 "Golden Years"?
- The arrangement plays at 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Golden Years" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Golden Years"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Golden Years"?
- "Golden Years" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Golden Years" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Golden Years" by David Bowie. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Golden Years" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Golden Years" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.