What key is "Suffragette City" in?

"Suffragette City" by David Bowie is in the key of A with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Suffragette City" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Suffragette City" 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.

What chords are used in "Suffragette City"?

This arrangement of "Suffragette City" uses 7 chords: A, B, C, D, E, F, G.

How long does it take to learn "Suffragette City" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

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

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, my (F)school day’s in sane, (A)hey man, my (F)work’s down the drain.

(A)Hey man, well, she’s a (B)to tal blam blam, she (D)said she had to squeeze it but she, 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 Cit (G)y.

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 Cit (G)y is out ta (A)sight.

She’s al right.

Mm.

(A)Hey man, my (F)school day’s in sane, (A)hey man, my (F)work’s down the drain.

(A)Hey man, well, she’s a (B)to tal blam blam, she (D)said she had to squeeze it but she, 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 Cit (G)y.

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 Cit (G)y is out ta (A)sight.

She’s al right.

Mm.

right.

Oh, (A)hit me.

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 Cit (G)y.

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 Cit (G)y.

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 Cit (G)y.

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 Cit (G)y.

Don’t (G)y is out ta (A)sight,

oh, she’s al (A)right.

A Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

I’m back on Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

A Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

A Suf fra gette.

Oh,

(G)wham bam thank you, ma’am!

(A)right.

A Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

I’m back on Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

A Suf fra gette Cit (A)y.

A Suf fra gette.

Oh,

(G)wham bam thank you, ma’am!

Suf fra (A)gette.

Suffragette City by David Bowie

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Suffragette City”

What key is "Suffragette City" in?: "Suffragette City" by David Bowie is in the key of A with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Suffragette City" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Suffragette City" 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.
What chords are used in "Suffragette City"?: This arrangement of "Suffragette City" uses 7 chords: A, B, C, D, E, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "Suffragette City" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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.