Modern Love

by David Bowie
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Modern Love" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of E, 180 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Modern Love”

Why does "Modern Love" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Modern Love".
What key is "Modern Love" by David Bowie played in?
Modern Love is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Modern Love"?
The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Modern Love" 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 "Modern Love"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Modern Love"?
"Modern Love" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Modern Love"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Am, Am7, C, D, D7, Dsus4, E7, Em, +4 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 this real sheet music for "Modern Love"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Modern Love".
Can I see all the notes in "Modern Love"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of E at 180 BPM.