Chordyes

Fame

David Bowie

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
        Dm7         Am7
  G   G

Instruments (Guitar Riff)
  D7   D7   D7   D7  [x3]

Verse
  D7    Fame (Fame) Makes A Man Take ThiD7ngs Over
  D7    Fame (Fame) Lets Him Lose Hard ToD7 Swallow
  D7    Fame (Fame) Puts You There Where ThiD7ngs Are Hollow
  D7    Fame (Fame)         D7​
  G7    Fame Not Your Brain It's Just The FG7lame
That Puts Your Change To Keep You Sane (Sane)             D7                D7​
  D7    Fame (Fame)         D7​

Instruments
  D7   D7   D7   D7

Verse
  D7    Fame (Fame) What You Like Is In The LD7imo
  D7    Fame (Fame) What You Get Is No TomorrD7ow
  D7    Fame (Fame) What You Need You Have ToD7 Borrow
  D7    Fame (Fame)         D7​
  G7    Fame Nein It's Mine Is Just His LG7ine
To Bind Our Time It Drives You To Crime (Crime)     D7                    D7​
  D7    Fame (Fame)         D7​

Instruments
  D7   D7   D7   D7
  D7     D7     Could It Be The Best Could It Be?
  D7     D7     D7ReallD7y Be Really Babe  Could It Be The Best Could It Be?
  D7     D7     Could It Babe Could It Babe?

Bridge
  D7    Is It Any Wonder I RejectD7 You First
  D7    Fame (Fame) Fame Fame      D7​
  D7    Is It Any Wonder You Are Too CooD7l To Fool
  D7    Fame (Fame)         D7​
  G7    Fame Bully For You Chilly FG7or Me. Got To Get A Rain Check On
  D7    Pain (Pain)      D7​

Outro
  D7    Fame     D7​
  D7     D7     D7     D7       Fame Fame Fame Fame
  D7Fame Fame Fame Fame.   Fame Fame FameD7 Fame
  D7Fame Fame Fame Fame.   Fame Fame FameD7 Fame
  D7Fame Fame Fame
  D7Fame. What's Your Name?  (What's Your NaD7me?  What's Your Name?...)
  D7   D7   D7

Outro (Fade out)
 FD7eeling So Gay          D7     D7     D7​
Also available in: Fm7 (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Fame?

The chords for Fame are: Dm7, Am7, G, D7, G7

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: Dm7, Am7, G, D7, G7

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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