Other arrangements of The Passenger
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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 dow, 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 you 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 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 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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "The Passenger" by Iggy Pop: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Bb, 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 Bb 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "The Passenger" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The Passenger" by Iggy Pop. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "The Passenger" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "The Passenger" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.