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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Suffragette City" by David Bowie in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "Suffragette City" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Suffragette City" with hands-separate practice in A at 140 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Suffragette City"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Suffragette City" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Suffragette City"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Suffragette City" is in the key of A at 140 BPM.