What key is "Space Oddity" in?

"Space Oddity" by David Bowie is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Space Oddity" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Space Oddity" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Space Oddity" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by David Bowie can I play here?

Try "Changes", "UNDER PRESSURE", "YOUNG AMERICANS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Ground con trol to Ma jor (Em)Tom,

ground con trol to Ma jor (Em)Tom:

Take your pro tein pills and (D7)put your hel met on.

Ground con trol to Ma jor (Em)Tom:

Com men cing count down: En gines (Em)on.

Check ig ni tion and may (D7)God’s love be with you.

(C)This is ground con trol to Ma jor (E7)Tom; you’ve real ly made the (F)grade!

And the (C)pa pers want to know whose shirts you (F)wear.

Now it’s (C)time to leave the cap sule if you (F)dare.

(C)This is Ma jor Tom to ground con (E7)trol; I’m step ping thro’ the (F)door,

and I’m (C)float ing in a most pe cu liar (F)way.

And the (C)stars look ver y dif fer ent to (F)dare.

(F)day.

For (Fmaj7)here

am I (Em7)sit ting in a tin can

(Fmaj7)far

a bove the (Em7)world.

(Bbmaj7)Plan et Earth is (Am7)blue and there’s (G)noth ing I can (F)do.

(C)Though I’m past one hun dred thou sand (E7)miles I’m feel ing ver y (F)still

and I (C)think my space ship knows which way to (F)go.

Tell my (C)wife I love her ver y much.

“She (F)knows.”

(G)“Ground con trol to (E7)Ma jor Tom: Your (Am)cir cuit’s dead.

There’s (Am7)some thing wrong.

Can you (D7)hear me Ma jor Tom?

Can you (C)hear me Ma jor Tom?

Can you (G)hear me Ma jor Tom?

Can you?”

Space Oddity by David Bowie

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Space Oddity”

What key is "Space Oddity" in?: "Space Oddity" by David Bowie is in the key of C with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Space Oddity" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Space Oddity" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Space Oddity" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by David Bowie can I play here?: Try "Changes", "UNDER PRESSURE", "YOUNG AMERICANS". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.