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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Jean Genie" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 128 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “The Jean Genie”
- Can I play "The Jean Genie" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Jean Genie" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Jean Genie" by David Bowie played in?
- The Jean Genie is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Jean Genie"?
- The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Jean Genie" 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 "The Jean Genie"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Jean Genie"?
- "The Jean Genie" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Jean Genie"?
- This arrangement uses 3 chords: Bb, C, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 a complete beginner play "The Jean Genie"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Jean Genie" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Jean Genie"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Jean Genie" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.