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Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom,
Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom:
Take your (Am7)pro tein pills and (D7)put your hel met on.
Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom:
Com menc ing count down.
En gines (Em)on.
Check ig (Am7)ni tion and may (D7)God’s love be with you.
(C)This is Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom:
You’ve real ly made the grade!
And the (C)pa pers want to know whose cu li you wear.
Now it’s stars to leave the (C)cap sule if you dare.
For (C)This is Ma jor Tom to Ground Con trol:
I’m step ping thro’ the door,
and I’m (C)float ing in a most pe cu li ar way.
And the stars look ver y (C)dif fer ent to day.
For (Fmaj7)here
am I (Em7)sit ting in a tin can
(Fmaj7)far
a bove the world.
(Bbmaj7)Plan et Earth is (Am9)blue and there’s (G9)noth ing I can (F)do.
(C)Though I’m past one hun dred thou sand miles,
I’m feel ing ver y still,
and I (Fm)think my space ship (C)knows which way to go.
Tell my (Fm)wife I love her (C)ver y much.
“She knows.”
(G)Ground Con trol to (E)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...
(Fmaj7)Here
am I (Em7)float ing ’round my tin can
(Fmaj7)far
a bove the moon.
(Bbmaj7)Plan et Earth is (Am9)blue and there’s (G9)noth ing I can (F)do.
(C)Though I’m past one hun dred thou sand miles,
I’m feel ing ver y still,
and I (Fm)think my space ship (C)knows which way to go.
Tell my (Fm)wife I love her (C)ver y much.
“She knows.”
(G)Ground Con trol to (E)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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Space Oddity" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 84 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Space Oddity”
- Can I play "Space Oddity" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Space Oddity" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Space Oddity" by David Bowie played in?
- Space Oddity is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Space Oddity"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Space Oddity" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Space Oddity"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Space Oddity"?
- "Space Oddity" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Space Oddity"?
- This arrangement uses 19 chords: A, A9, Am, Am7, Am9, Bbmaj7, C, C9, +11 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "Space Oddity"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Space Oddity" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Space Oddity"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Space Oddity" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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