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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Jean Genie" by David Bowie: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Jean Genie" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Jean Genie" by David Bowie. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Jean Genie" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Jean Genie" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.