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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Golden Years" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Golden Years"?
- 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 "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 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 "Golden Years". Key of C, 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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