What key is "The Passenger" by Iggy Pop played in?

The Passenger is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Passenger"?

The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "The Passenger" easy to play on piano?

This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.

Can I download sheet music for "The Passenger"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "The Passenger"?

"The Passenger" was originally performed by Iggy Pop. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "The Passenger"?

This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Bbm, Db, F, Gb.

What other songs by Iggy Pop can I play here?

Try "CHINA GIRL", "CANDY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I am the (Gb)pas sen ger

and I ride and I ride.

I ride (Gb)through the (Db)cit y’s back sides.

I see the (Gb)stars come (Db)out of the sky,

I’ll yeah, the bright and (Db)hol low sky.

You know it (Gb)looks so (Db)good to night.

And ev ’ry thing looks good to night.

I am the (Gb)pas sen ger,

I stay un der sen glass.

I look (Gb)through my (Db)win dow so bright.

I see the (Gb)stars come (Db)out back to night.

We’ll see the bright and (Db)hol low sky

o ver the (Gb)cit y’s (Db)ripped back sides.

A star is made for us to night.

Sing ing, (Bbm)“La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la.

(Bbm)La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la;

(Bbm)la la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la la la la;”

(Bbm)Oh, the (Gb)pas sen ger,

how, (Gb)how he rides.

Oh, the (Gb)pas sen ger,

he rides and he rides.

He looks the through his win (Ab)to dow, back and sides.

He what the does he see?

cean drive.

what’s mine.

He sees the (Gb)sign and the hol low sky.

and me.

He sees the (Gb)stars come out (Db)to you night.

(F)me.

He sees the cit y’s ripped (Ab)to you back and me.

So sees the wind ing o and see what’s mine.

And ev ’ry (Gb)thing was the made for you and me.

He All of (Gb)it was made (Db)for you and (F)me.

Sing ing, (Bbm)“La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la.

(Bbm)La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la;

(Bbm)la la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la la la.”

(Bbm)Oh, the (Gb)pas sen ger,

how, (Gb)how he rides.

He sees (Gb)things from un der glass.

He looks through his (Db)win dow side.

He sees the things is he (Ab)knows and are his.

He sees the (Gb)bright and hol low sky.

He sees the (Gb)cit y sleep at night.

and ride.

He sees the (Gb)stars are out (Db)to night.

And all of it is yours (Ab)knows and mine.

his.

And all of (Gb)it is yours and mine,

so let’s the (Gb)ride and ride and ride and ride.

He sees the (Gb)stars are out (Db)to night.

Sing ing, (Bbm)“La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la.

(Bbm)La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la;

(Bbm)la la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la la la.”

Sing ing, (Bbm)“La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la.

(Bbm)La la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la;

(Bbm)la la (Gb)la la (Db)la la la la la la.”

Sing ing,

The Passenger — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"The Passenger" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Eb, 100 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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About “The Passenger”

What key is "The Passenger" by Iggy Pop played in?: The Passenger is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Passenger"?: The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The Passenger" easy to play on piano?: This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "The Passenger"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The Passenger"?: "The Passenger" was originally performed by Iggy Pop. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "The Passenger"?: This arrangement uses 5 chords: Ab, Bbm, Db, F, Gb.
What other songs by Iggy Pop can I play here?: Try "CHINA GIRL", "CANDY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

The Passenger

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Lyrics

The Passenger — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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