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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Jean Genie" by David Bowie in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "The Jean Genie" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "The Jean Genie" with hands-separate practice in F at 128 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "The Jean Genie"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "The Jean Genie" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Jean Genie"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "The Jean Genie" is in the key of F at 128 BPM.