Chordyes

Fame

David Bowie

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Fame by David Bowie in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
        Cm7         Gm7
  F   F

Instruments (Guitar Riff)
  C7   C7   C7   C7  [x3]

Verse
  C7    Fame (Fame) Makes A Man Take ThiC7ngs Over
  C7    Fame (Fame) Lets Him Lose Hard ToC7 Swallow
  C7    Fame (Fame) Puts You There Where ThiC7ngs Are Hollow
  C7    Fame (Fame)         C7​
  F7    Fame Not Your Brain It's Just The FF7lame
That Puts Your Change To Keep You Sane (Sane)             C7                C7​
  C7    Fame (Fame)         C7​

Instruments
  C7   C7   C7   C7

Verse
  C7    Fame (Fame) What You Like Is In The LC7imo
  C7    Fame (Fame) What You Get Is No TomorrC7ow
  C7    Fame (Fame) What You Need You Have ToC7 Borrow
  C7    Fame (Fame)         C7​
  F7    Fame Nein It's Mine Is Just His LF7ine
To Bind Our Time It Drives You To Crime (Crime)     C7                    C7​
  C7    Fame (Fame)         C7​

Instruments
  C7   C7   C7   C7
  C7     C7     Could It Be The Best Could It Be?
  C7     C7     C7ReallC7y Be Really Babe  Could It Be The Best Could It Be?
  C7     C7     Could It Babe Could It Babe?

Bridge
  C7    Is It Any Wonder I RejectC7 You First
  C7    Fame (Fame) Fame Fame      C7​
  C7    Is It Any Wonder You Are Too CooC7l To Fool
  C7    Fame (Fame)         C7​
  F7    Fame Bully For You Chilly FF7or Me. Got To Get A Rain Check On
  C7    Pain (Pain)      C7​

Outro
  C7    Fame     C7​
  C7     C7     C7     C7       Fame Fame Fame Fame
  C7Fame Fame Fame Fame.   Fame Fame FameC7 Fame
  C7Fame Fame Fame Fame.   Fame Fame FameC7 Fame
  C7Fame Fame Fame
  C7Fame. What's Your Name?  (What's Your NaC7me?  What's Your Name?...)
  C7   C7   C7

Outro (Fade out)
 FC7eeling So Gay          C7     C7     C7​
Also available in: Fm7 (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Fame?

The chords for Fame are: Cm7, Gm7, F, C7, F7

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: Cm7, Gm7, F, C7, F7

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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