I catch the pap er boy, but things don’t real ly (G)change.
I’m stand ing in the (Am7)wind, but I nev er wave bye (E7)bye.
But I (C)try,
I (G)try.
I There’s no sign of life, it’s just the pow’r to (G)charm.
I’m ly ing in the (Am7)rain, but I nev er wave bye (E7)bye.
But I (C)try,
I (G)try.
Nev er gon na fall for (C)(mod ern love,) walks be side me.
(D7)(Mod ern (D)love,) walks on by.
(Em7)(Mod ern (Em)love,) gets me to the (Fmaj7)church (F)on time.
(C)(Church on time,) ter ri fies me.
(D7)(Church on (D)time,) makes me par ty.
(Em7)(Church on (Em)time,) puts my trust in (Fmaj7)God (F)and man.
(C)(God and man,) no con fes sion.
(D7)(God and (D)man,) no re li gion.
(Em)(God and man,) don’t be lieve in (Fmaj7)mod (F)ern love.
(C)(mod ern love,) walks be side me.
(D7)(Mod ern (D)love,) walks on by.
(Em7)(Mod ern (Em)love,) gets me to the (Fmaj7)church (F)on time.
(C)(Church on time,) ter ri fies me.
(D7)(Church on (D)time,) makes me par ty.
(Em7)(Church on (Em)time,) puts my trust in (Fmaj7)God (F)and man.
(C)(God and man,) no con fes sion.
(D7)(God and (D)man,) no re li gion.
(Em)(God and man,) don’t be lieve in (Fmaj7)mod (F)ern love.
Modern Love by David Bowie
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of E at 180 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Modern Love”
- What key is "Modern Love" in?
- "Modern Love" by David Bowie is in the key of E with a tempo of 180 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Modern Love" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Modern Love" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Modern Love"?
- This arrangement of "Modern Love" uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Dsus4, E7, Em, +4 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Modern Love" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by David Bowie can I play here?
- Try "Changes", "UNDER PRESSURE", "YOUNG AMERICANS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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