Suffragette City

by David Bowie
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Lyrics

(A)Hey man, oh, (F)leave me a lone, you (G)know, (A)hey man, oh Hen ry (F)get off the phone, I got ta, (A)hey man, I got ta (B)straight en my face, this (D)mel low thighed chick just put my (F)spine out of place.

(A)Hey man, oh Hen my (G)school days in sane, go ’way, (A)hey man, I can’t my (F)work’s down the drain, no way, (A)hey man, well she’s a (B)to tal blam blam, she (D)said she had to squeeze it but she, (F)comes, and then she.

Oh, don’t (A)lean on me man ’cause you (D)can’t af ford the tick et.

I’m back on (C)Suf fra gette Ci (G)ty.

Oh, don’t (A)lean on me man ’cause you (D)ain’t got time to check it.

You know my (C)Suf fra gette Ci (G)ty is out ta (A)sight.

She’s al right.

Mm.

(A)Hey man, oh Hen ry (G)don’t be un kind, go ’way, (A)hey man, I can’t take (F)work’s you this time, no way, (A)hey man, say Droo gie (B)don’t tal crash here there’s (D)on ly room for one and here she (F)comes, here she comes.

Oh, don’t (A)lean on me man ’cause you (D)can’t af ford the tick et.

I’m back on (C)Suf fra gette Ci (G)ty.

Oh, don’t (A)lean on me man ’cause you (D)ain’t got time to check it.

You know my (C)Suf fra gette Ci (G)ty is out ta (A)sight.

She’s al right.

Mm.

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A Suf fra gette Ci (A)ty

A Suf fra gette Ci (A)ty

A Suf fra gette Ci (A)ty

(CN.C.)Oh,

wham bam thank you Mam!

A Suf fra gette Ci (A)ty

A Suf fra gette Ci (A)ty

A Suf fra gette Ci (A)ty

(CN.C.)Oh,

wham bam thank you Mam!

Suf fra (A)gette.

Suffragette City — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Suffragette City" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 140 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Suffragette City”

Why does "Suffragette City" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Suffragette City".
What key is "Suffragette City" by David Bowie played in?
Suffragette City is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Suffragette City"?
The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Suffragette City" 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 "Suffragette City"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Suffragette City"?
"Suffragette City" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Suffragette City"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, B, C, D, E, F, G.
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 this real sheet music for "Suffragette City"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Suffragette City".
Can I see all the notes in "Suffragette City"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 140 BPM.