Where Are We Now?

by David Bowie
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Lyrics

Had to get the train

from (Dm)Pots dam er Platz.

You nev er knew that,

that I could (F)do that.

Just (G7)walk ing the dead.

(Fmaj7)Sit ting in the Dschun gel Twen ty thou sand peo ple

on (Dm)Nürn ber ger Stra sse.

A man lost in time

near Ka De (F)We.

Just (G7)walk ing the dead.

Walk dead.

Where are we now?

Where are we now?

The mo ment you know, you know, you know.

(Fmaj7)Sit ting in the Dschun gel Twen ty thou sand peo ple

on (Dm)cross Bö se Brü cke.

A Fin gers are crossed

just in case.

(F)We.

Just (G7)walk ing the dead.

Walk dead.

Where are we now?

Where are we now?

The mo ment you know, you know, you know.

As long as there’s sun.

As long as there’s sun.

As long as there’s rain.

As long as there’s rain.

As long as there’s fire.

As long as there’s fire.

As long as there’s me.

As long as there’s you.

As long as there’s fire.

Where Are We Now? — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Where Are We Now?" 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 F, 80 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Where Are We Now?”

Why does "Where Are We Now?" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Where Are We Now?".
What key is "Where Are We Now?" by David Bowie played in?
Where Are We Now? is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Where Are We Now?"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Where Are We Now?" 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 "Where Are We Now?"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Where Are We Now?"?
"Where Are We Now?" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Where Are We Now?"?
This arrangement uses 12 chords: Bbm, C, Db, Dm, Dm7, Em7, F, F6, +4 more.
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.
Is this real sheet music for "Where Are We Now?"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Where Are We Now?".
Can I see all the notes in "Where Are We Now?"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of F at 80 BPM.