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Pick a learning view.
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.
The Man Who Sold The World — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Man Who Sold The World" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Bb, 116 BPM.
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About “The Man Who Sold The World”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Man Who Sold The World" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Man Who Sold The World" is in Bb.
- What key is "The Man Who Sold The World" by David Bowie played in?
- The Man Who Sold The World 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 Man Who Sold The World"?
- The arrangement plays at 116 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Man Who Sold The World" 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 Man Who Sold The World"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Man Who Sold The World"?
- "The Man Who Sold The World" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "The Man Who Sold The World"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: A7, Bbm, C, Dm, F.
- 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.
- Does "The Man Who Sold The World" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Man Who Sold The World" is in the key of Bb at 116 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Man Who Sold The World"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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