David BowieIntermediateKey of D6 Chords3 min readUpdated
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
D · E · Bm · G · A · F#m
Moonage Daydream Chords – Guitar
David Bowie’s glam rock anthem from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a crunchy, slightly overdriven tone and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DA
I’m an alligator, I’m a mama-papa coming for you
DA
I’m the space invader, I’ll be a rock ‘n’ rollin’ bitch for you
DA
Keep your mouth shut, you’re squawking like a pink monkey bird
GA
And I’m busting up my brains for the words
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Verse 2
DA
Don’t fake it baby, lay the real thing on me
DA
The church of man, love, is such a holy place to be
DA
Make me baby, make me know you really care
GADAD
Just you gotta make me for-get about the doo-dad here
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Bridge
GAD
Freak out, far out, in out
GAD
Space face, moonage daydream
GAD
Oh yeah!
Verse 3
DADAD
The ray gun’s sights are set, we’ll stun
ADADA
The moon-beams in your eyes
DADAD
The beam will guide us in
ADAD
To the moonage day-dream
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Outro
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Yeah! Yeah!
Practice tip: Master the quick D-A changes in the verses and chorus before adding the G chord, and use palm muting for the driving rhythm in the bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Moonage Daydream"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: D, E, Bm, G, A and F#m.
Is "Moonage Daydream" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Moonage Daydream" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Moonage Daydream"?
It was written by David Bowie, and released in 1972.
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · E · Bm · G · A · F#m
Moonage Daydream Chords – Ukulele
David Bowie’s glam rock anthem from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a crunchy, slightly overdriven tone and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DA
I’m an alligator, I’m a mama-papa coming for you
DA
I’m the space invader, I’ll be a rock ‘n’ rollin’ bitch for you
DA
Keep your mouth shut, you’re squawking like a pink monkey bird
GA
And I’m busting up my brains for the words
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Verse 2
DA
Don’t fake it baby, lay the real thing on me
DA
The church of man, love, is such a holy place to be
DA
Make me baby, make me know you really care
GADAD
Just you gotta make me for-get about the doo-dad here
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Bridge
GAD
Freak out, far out, in out
GAD
Space face, moonage daydream
GAD
Oh yeah!
Verse 3
DADAD
The ray gun’s sights are set, we’ll stun
ADADA
The moon-beams in your eyes
DADAD
The beam will guide us in
ADAD
To the moonage day-dream
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Outro
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Yeah! Yeah!
Practice tip: Master the quick D-A changes in the verses and chorus before adding the G chord, and use palm muting for the driving rhythm in the bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Moonage Daydream"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: D, E, Bm, G, A and F#m.
Is "Moonage Daydream" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Moonage Daydream" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Moonage Daydream"?
It was written by David Bowie, and released in 1972.
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · E · Bm · G · A · F#m
Moonage Daydream Chords – Piano
David Bowie’s glam rock anthem from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a crunchy, slightly overdriven tone and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DA
I’m an alligator, I’m a mama-papa coming for you
DA
I’m the space invader, I’ll be a rock ‘n’ rollin’ bitch for you
DA
Keep your mouth shut, you’re squawking like a pink monkey bird
GA
And I’m busting up my brains for the words
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Verse 2
DA
Don’t fake it baby, lay the real thing on me
DA
The church of man, love, is such a holy place to be
DA
Make me baby, make me know you really care
GADAD
Just you gotta make me for-get about the doo-dad here
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Bridge
GAD
Freak out, far out, in out
GAD
Space face, moonage daydream
GAD
Oh yeah!
Verse 3
DADAD
The ray gun’s sights are set, we’ll stun
ADADA
The moon-beams in your eyes
DADAD
The beam will guide us in
ADAD
To the moonage day-dream
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Outro
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Yeah! Yeah!
Practice tip: Master the quick D-A changes in the verses and chorus before adding the G chord, and use palm muting for the driving rhythm in the bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Moonage Daydream"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: D, E, Bm, G, A and F#m.
Is "Moonage Daydream" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Moonage Daydream" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Moonage Daydream"?
It was written by David Bowie, and released in 1972.
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Bmtap to play
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F#mtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · E · Bm · G · A · F#m
Moonage Daydream Chords – Banjo
David Bowie’s glam rock anthem from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a crunchy, slightly overdriven tone and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DA
I’m an alligator, I’m a mama-papa coming for you
DA
I’m the space invader, I’ll be a rock ‘n’ rollin’ bitch for you
DA
Keep your mouth shut, you’re squawking like a pink monkey bird
GA
And I’m busting up my brains for the words
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Verse 2
DA
Don’t fake it baby, lay the real thing on me
DA
The church of man, love, is such a holy place to be
DA
Make me baby, make me know you really care
GADAD
Just you gotta make me for-get about the doo-dad here
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Bridge
GAD
Freak out, far out, in out
GAD
Space face, moonage daydream
GAD
Oh yeah!
Verse 3
DADAD
The ray gun’s sights are set, we’ll stun
ADADA
The moon-beams in your eyes
DADAD
The beam will guide us in
ADAD
To the moonage day-dream
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Outro
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Yeah! Yeah!
Practice tip: Master the quick D-A changes in the verses and chorus before adding the G chord, and use palm muting for the driving rhythm in the bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Moonage Daydream"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: D, E, Bm, G, A and F#m.
Is "Moonage Daydream" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Moonage Daydream" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Moonage Daydream"?
It was written by David Bowie, and released in 1972.
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Bmtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
F#mtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · E · Bm · G · A · F#m
Moonage Daydream Chords – Mandolin
David Bowie’s glam rock anthem from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a crunchy, slightly overdriven tone and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DA
I’m an alligator, I’m a mama-papa coming for you
DA
I’m the space invader, I’ll be a rock ‘n’ rollin’ bitch for you
DA
Keep your mouth shut, you’re squawking like a pink monkey bird
GA
And I’m busting up my brains for the words
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Verse 2
DA
Don’t fake it baby, lay the real thing on me
DA
The church of man, love, is such a holy place to be
DA
Make me baby, make me know you really care
GADAD
Just you gotta make me for-get about the doo-dad here
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Bridge
GAD
Freak out, far out, in out
GAD
Space face, moonage daydream
GAD
Oh yeah!
Verse 3
DADAD
The ray gun’s sights are set, we’ll stun
ADADA
The moon-beams in your eyes
DADAD
The beam will guide us in
ADAD
To the moonage day-dream
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Outro
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Yeah! Yeah!
Practice tip: Master the quick D-A changes in the verses and chorus before adding the G chord, and use palm muting for the driving rhythm in the bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Moonage Daydream"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: D, E, Bm, G, A and F#m.
Is "Moonage Daydream" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Moonage Daydream" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Moonage Daydream"?
It was written by David Bowie, and released in 1972.
Dtap to play
Etap to play
Bmtap to play
Gtap to play
Atap to play
F#mtap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · E · Bm · G · A · F#m
Moonage Daydream Chords – Harmonica
David Bowie’s glam rock anthem from The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a crunchy, slightly overdriven tone and let the chords ring out.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
DA
I’m an alligator, I’m a mama-papa coming for you
DA
I’m the space invader, I’ll be a rock ‘n’ rollin’ bitch for you
DA
Keep your mouth shut, you’re squawking like a pink monkey bird
GA
And I’m busting up my brains for the words
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Verse 2
DA
Don’t fake it baby, lay the real thing on me
DA
The church of man, love, is such a holy place to be
DA
Make me baby, make me know you really care
GADAD
Just you gotta make me for-get about the doo-dad here
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Bridge
GAD
Freak out, far out, in out
GAD
Space face, moonage daydream
GAD
Oh yeah!
Verse 3
DADAD
The ray gun’s sights are set, we’ll stun
ADADA
The moon-beams in your eyes
DADAD
The beam will guide us in
ADAD
To the moonage day-dream
Chorus
DA
Keep your ‘lectric eye on me, babe
DA
Put your ray gun to my head
DA
Press your space face close to mine, love
GAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
Outro
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah!
DAD
Yeah! Yeah!
Practice tip: Master the quick D-A changes in the verses and chorus before adding the G chord, and use palm muting for the driving rhythm in the bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Moonage Daydream"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: D, E, Bm, G, A and F#m.
Is "Moonage Daydream" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Moonage Daydream" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Moonage Daydream"?
It was written by David Bowie, and released in 1972.