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.
The Man Who Sold The World — Simple Sheet Music
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"The Man Who Sold The World" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 116 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 Man Who Sold The World”
- 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.