Lyrics
Small Jean Ge nie (Bb)snuck (F)off to the ci ty, (F)strung out on la sers (Bb)and slash back bla zers (Bb)and (F)ate all your ra zors (Bb)while (F)pull ing the wai ters.
(F)Talk in’ ’bout Mon roe (Bb)and (F)walk ing on Snow White, (F)New York’s a go go (Bb)and (F)ev ’ry thing tastes nice, poor lit tle Green ie.
Ooh.
Jean Ge nie lives on his back.
The Jean Ge nie loves chim ney stacks.
He’s out ra geous, he screams and he bawls.
Jean Ge nie, let your self go!
The Jean Genie by David Bowie
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of F at 128 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “The Jean Genie”
- What key is "The Jean Genie" in?
- "The Jean Genie" by David Bowie is in the key of F with a tempo of 128 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "The Jean Genie" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "The Jean Genie" 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 "The Jean Genie"?
- This arrangement of "The Jean Genie" uses 3 chords: Bb, C, F. Only a handful of chords — a great pick for early learners.
- How long does it take to learn "The Jean Genie" on piano?
- 30–60 minutes for a basic playthrough using color-coded notes; 1–2 weeks of daily 15-min practice to perform smoothly hands-together.
- 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.