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Zig gy played gui tar,
jam ming good with Weird and (C)Gil ly, the spi ders from Mars.
He played it left hand
but made it too far,
be came the spe cial man.
Then we were (C)Zig gy’s band.
Zig gy real ly sang, (Bm)screwed up eyes and screwed down hair do like some cat from Ja pan.
He could lick ’em by smil (G)ing he could leave ’em to hang
Came on so (Am)load ed, well hung and (C)snow white tan.
Mak So where were the spi ders
while the (G)fly tried to break our balls
with just the beer light to guide us.
So we (D)bitched a bout his fans and should we (Em)crush his sweet hands?
Zig gy played for time, (Bm)jiv ing us that we were yoo (C)doo.
The kid was just crass,
he was a nazz
with God giv en ass.
He took it all too far
but, boy, could he (C)play gui tar.
Oh (G)yeah.
Oh,
Zig gy played gui (G)tar.
Ziggy Stardust — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Ziggy Stardust" by David Bowie: 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 G, 80 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 “Ziggy Stardust”
- What key is "Ziggy Stardust" by David Bowie played in?
- Ziggy Stardust is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Ziggy Stardust"?
- The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Ziggy Stardust" 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 "Ziggy Stardust"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Ziggy Stardust"?
- "Ziggy Stardust" was originally performed by David Bowie. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Ziggy Stardust"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Bm, C, D, Em, F, G.
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Ziggy Stardust" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Ziggy Stardust" by David Bowie. 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 "Ziggy Stardust" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, 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 "Ziggy Stardust" 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.