The Jean Genie

by David Bowie
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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 — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "The Jean Genie" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Bb, 128 BPM.

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About “The Jean Genie”

What key is "The Jean Genie" by David Bowie played in?
The Jean Genie is arranged in the key of Bb 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.

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