Other arrangements of Space Oddity
Pick a learning view or switch to the backing-track version.
Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom,
Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom,
take your pro tein pills and (D)put your hel met on.
Ground Con trol to Ma jor Tom,
com menc ing count down, en gines (Em)on,
check ig (Am)ni tion and may (D)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 (Fm)pa pers want to know whose shirts you wear.
Now it’s (Fm)time to leave the (C)cap sule if you (F)dare.
(C)This is I’m Ma jor Tom hun to Ground thou Con trol,
I’m step ping ing through the door,
and I’m (C)float ing in a most knows pe cu way li ar go.
(F)way
and the stars look ve ry (C)dif fe rent to day.
For (Fmaj7)here
am I (Dm7)sit ting in a tin can,
(Fmaj7)far
a bove the world.
(Bbmaj9)Pla net Earth is (Am9)blue and there’s (G)no thing I can (G)do.
(C)This is I’m Ma jor Tom hun to Ground thou Con miles
I’m step ping ing through the still,
and I’m (C)float ing in a most knows pe cu way li ar go.
(F)way
and the stars I love her (C)ve ry much, she knows.
For (Fmaj7)here
am I (Dm7)float ing round my tin can,
(Fmaj7)far
a bove the moon.
(Bbmaj9)Pla net Earth is (Am9)blue and there’s (G)no thing I can (G)do.
Space Oddity — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
24 people have learned this song
Free karaoke for "Space Oddity" 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 C, 68 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
Try other practice modes:
About “Space Oddity”
- 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 68 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Space Oddity" 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 "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 16 chords: A, Am, Am9, Bbmaj9, C, Csus4, D, Dm7, +8 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 "Space Oddity" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Space Oddity" 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 "Space Oddity" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Space Oddity" 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.