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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
D · E · Bm · G · A · F#m
Moonage Daydream Chords – Guitar
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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
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · E · Bm · G · A · F#m
Moonage Daydream Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · E · Bm · G · A · F#m
Moonage Daydream Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · E · Bm · G · A · F#m
Moonage Daydream Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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Tip: Use a crunchy, slightly overdriven tone and let the chords ring out.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – A (×3)
G – A
Chorus
D – A (×3)
G – A – D
Verse 2
D – A (×3)
G – A – D – A – D
Chorus
D – A (×3)
G – A – D
Bridge
G – A – D (×3)
Verse 3
D – A – D – A – D
A – D – A – D – A
D – A – D – A – D
A – D – A – D
Chorus
D – A (×3)
G – A – D
Outro
D – A – D (×4)
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.