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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Modern Love" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.
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About “Modern Love”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Modern Love" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Modern Love" is in E.
- 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.
- Does "Modern Love" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Modern Love" is in the key of E at 180 BPM.
- What chords are in "Modern Love"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.