Chordyes

Fame

David Bowie

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Fame by David Bowie

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
        Fm7         Cm7
  Bb   Bb

Instruments (Guitar Riff)
  F7   F7   F7   F7  [x3]

Verse
  F7    Fame (Fame) Makes A Man Take ThiF7ngs Over
  F7    Fame (Fame) Lets Him Lose Hard ToF7 Swallow
  F7    Fame (Fame) Puts You There Where ThiF7ngs Are Hollow
  F7    Fame (Fame)         F7​
  Bb7    Fame Not Your Brain It's Just The FlBb7ame
That Puts Your Change To Keep You Sane (Sane)             F7                F7​
  F7    Fame (Fame)         F7​

Instruments
  F7   F7   F7   F7

Verse
  F7    Fame (Fame) What You Like Is In The LF7imo
  F7    Fame (Fame) What You Get Is No TomorrF7ow
  F7    Fame (Fame) What You Need You Have ToF7 Borrow
  F7    Fame (Fame)         F7​
  Bb7    Fame Nein It's Mine Is Just His LiBb7ne
To Bind Our Time It Drives You To Crime (Crime)     F7                    F7​
  F7    Fame (Fame)         F7​

Instruments
  F7   F7   F7   F7
  F7     F7     Could It Be The Best Could It Be?
  F7     F7     F7ReallF7y Be Really Babe  Could It Be The Best Could It Be?
  F7     F7     Could It Babe Could It Babe?

Bridge
  F7    Is It Any Wonder I RejectF7 You First
  F7    Fame (Fame) Fame Fame      F7​
  F7    Is It Any Wonder You Are Too CooF7l To Fool
  F7    Fame (Fame)         F7​
  Bb7    Fame Bully For You Chilly FoBb7r Me. Got To Get A Rain Check On
  F7    Pain (Pain)      F7​

Outro
  F7    Fame     F7​
  F7     F7     F7     F7       Fame Fame Fame Fame
  F7Fame Fame Fame Fame.   Fame Fame FameF7 Fame
  F7Fame Fame Fame Fame.   Fame Fame FameF7 Fame
  F7Fame Fame Fame
  F7Fame. What's Your Name?  (What's Your NaF7me?  What's Your Name?...)
  F7   F7   F7

Outro (Fade out)
 FF7eeling So Gay          F7     F7     F7​
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FAQ

What are the chords for Fame?

The chords for Fame are: Fm7, Cm7, Bb, F7, Bb7

What is the original key of Fame?

The original key is Fm7.

What is the difficulty of playing Fame?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Fame in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Fame be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Fame on ukulele?

Chord Fame can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Fame?

Fame uses 5 chords: Fm7, Cm7, Bb, F7, Bb7

What is the easiest way to play Fame?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Fame released in?

Fame was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Fame?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Fame to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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