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? — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Where Are We Now?" 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 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?”

Can I learn "Where Are We Now?" 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 "Where Are We Now?" with hands-separate practice in F at 80 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Where Are We Now?"?
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 "Where Are We Now?" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Where Are We Now?"?
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. "Where Are We Now?" is in the key of F at 80 BPM.