Other arrangements of The Man Who Sold The World
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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "The Man Who Sold The World" 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 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”
- Can I learn "The Man Who Sold The World" 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 Man Who Sold The World" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 116 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "The Man Who Sold The World"?
- 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 Man Who Sold The World" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "The Man Who Sold The World"?
- 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 Man Who Sold The World" is in the key of Bb at 116 BPM.
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