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It’s a (F)God aw ful small af fair
to the (D)girl with the mou sy hair,
but her (Gm)mum my is yell ing no,
and her (C)dad dy has told her to go.
But her (F)friend is no where to be seen,
now she (D)walks through her sunk en dream
to the (Gm)seat with the clear est view,
and she’s (C)hooked to the sil ver screen.
But the (Caug)film is a sad dening bore,
for she’s (Ab)lived it ten times or more.
She could (Faug)spit in the eyes of fools
as they (B)ask her to fo cus on (Bb)sail lors (Eb)fight ing in the dance hall.
Oh, man, (Gbaug)look at those cave men (F)go.
It’s the frea ki est show.
Take a look at the (Bb)law man (Eb)beat ing up the wrong guy.
Oh, man, (Gbaug)won der if he’ll ev er know
he’s in the best sell ing show.
Is there life on (Gm)Mars?
Life On Mars? — Simple Sheet Music
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"Life On Mars?" 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, 60 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 “Life On Mars?”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Life On Mars?"?
- 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 "Life On Mars?" by David Bowie played in?
- Life On Mars? 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 "Life On Mars?"?
- The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Life On Mars?" 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 "Life On Mars?"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Life On Mars?"?
- "Life On Mars?" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Life On Mars?"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: Ab, B, Bb, Bbm, C, Caug, Cm, D, +11 more.
- 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 "Life On Mars?". Key of Bb, 60 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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