Oh! You Pretty Things

by David Bowie
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Lyrics

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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Oh! You Pretty Things" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Oh! You Pretty Things

Where are the chord symbols for "Oh! You Pretty Things" 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. "Oh! You Pretty Things" is in G.
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.
Does "Oh! You Pretty Things" 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. "Oh! You Pretty Things" is in the key of G at 76 BPM.
What chords are in "Oh! You Pretty Things"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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