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Wake up you (D)slee py head, (Esus4)put on some clothes, shake (Em)up your bed.
(G)Put an oth er log on the fire for me, I’ve made some break fast and cof fee.
(G)Look out my win dow, (D)what do I see?
A (B7)crack in the sky, and a (Em)hand reach ing (G)down to (C)me.
All the (A7)night mares came to day,
and it looks as though they’re here to stay.
What are we (D)com ing to?
(Em)No room see for me, ces no fun for you.
rays.
Don’t kid I think a bout a world to come, where the (A)books were found by the (E)Gold en Ones.
The (G)Writ ten in pain, we’ve (D)writ ten in awe, by a (G)puz zled man who ques tions what we were (C)here for.
All the (A7)stran gers came to (D7)day, and it looks as though they’re here to stay.
Oh!
You (Bm)pret ty things,
don’t you (G)know you’re driv ing your (C7)ma mas and pa pas in sane?
Oh!
You (Bm)pret ty things,
don’t you know you’re driv ing your (C7)ma mas and pa pas in sane?
Let me (A7)make it plain, (D)got ta make way for the (C)Ho mo Su pe ri or.
Look out at (D)your child ren, (Em)No room see for me, ces no fun for you.
rays.
Don’t kid I think a bout a world to come, where the (A)books they’re the of the (E)com ing race.
The (G)Earth is a bitch, we’ve (D)fin ished our news.
by a (G)puz Ho mo pi have out grown their were (C)use.
for.
All the (A7)stran gers came to (D7)day, and it looks as though they’re here to stay.
Oh!
You (Bm)pret ty things,
don’t you (G)know you’re driv ing your (C7)ma mas and pa pas in sane?
Oh!
You (Bm)pret ty things,
don’t you know you’re driv ing your (C7)ma mas and pa pas in sane?
Let me (A7)make it plain, (D)got ta make way for the (C)Ho mo Su pe ri or.
Look out at (D)your child ren,
Oh! You Pretty Things — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Oh! You Pretty Things" by David Bowie: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 76 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 “Oh! You Pretty Things”
- What key is "Oh! You Pretty Things" by David Bowie played in?
- Oh! You Pretty Things is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Oh! You Pretty Things"?
- The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Oh! You Pretty Things" 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 "Oh! You Pretty Things"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Oh! You Pretty Things"?
- "Oh! You Pretty Things" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Oh! You Pretty Things"?
- This arrangement uses 21 chords: A, A7, Ab, B, B7, Bm, C, C#, +13 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 there a karaoke version of "Oh! You Pretty Things" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Oh! You Pretty Things" by David Bowie. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Oh! You Pretty Things" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Oh! You Pretty Things" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.