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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Ziggy Stardust" 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 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”
- Can I learn "Ziggy Stardust" 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 "Ziggy Stardust" with hands-separate practice in G at 80 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Ziggy Stardust"?
- 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 "Ziggy Stardust" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Ziggy Stardust"?
- 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. "Ziggy Stardust" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.