Learn "The Man Who Sold The World" by David Bowie on Piano

Master "The Man Who Sold The World" by David Bowie with our interactive piano player. This easy-level Rock arrangement is in the key of Bb at 116 BPM, making it perfect for beginners — you can start playing in minutes.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo. Most beginners can play through the full song in one session.

Lyrics

We passed up on the (A7)stair, we spoke of was and when. Al though I was n’t there he said I was his friend, which came as some sur prise. I spoke in to his (A7)eyes, I thought you died a (Dm)lone, a long, long time a go. Oh no, not me, I (Bbm)nev er lost con trol. You’re face to face with the (Bbm)man who sold the world.

Song Details

Category
Rock
Key
Bb
Tempo
116 BPM
Difficulty
easy

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How to Play "The Man Who Sold The World" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.