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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Modern Love" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Modern Love"?
- 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 "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 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 "Modern Love". Key of E, 180 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.