Chordyes

Fame

David Bowie

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
        Em7         Bm7
  A   A

Instruments (Guitar Riff)
  E7   E7   E7   E7  [x3]

Verse
  E7    Fame (Fame) Makes A Man Take ThiE7ngs Over
  E7    Fame (Fame) Lets Him Lose Hard ToE7 Swallow
  E7    Fame (Fame) Puts You There Where ThiE7ngs Are Hollow
  E7    Fame (Fame)         E7​
  A7    Fame Not Your Brain It's Just The FA7lame
That Puts Your Change To Keep You Sane (Sane)             E7                E7​
  E7    Fame (Fame)         E7​

Instruments
  E7   E7   E7   E7

Verse
  E7    Fame (Fame) What You Like Is In The LE7imo
  E7    Fame (Fame) What You Get Is No TomorrE7ow
  E7    Fame (Fame) What You Need You Have ToE7 Borrow
  E7    Fame (Fame)         E7​
  A7    Fame Nein It's Mine Is Just His LA7ine
To Bind Our Time It Drives You To Crime (Crime)     E7                    E7​
  E7    Fame (Fame)         E7​

Instruments
  E7   E7   E7   E7
  E7     E7     Could It Be The Best Could It Be?
  E7     E7     E7ReallE7y Be Really Babe  Could It Be The Best Could It Be?
  E7     E7     Could It Babe Could It Babe?

Bridge
  E7    Is It Any Wonder I RejectE7 You First
  E7    Fame (Fame) Fame Fame      E7​
  E7    Is It Any Wonder You Are Too CooE7l To Fool
  E7    Fame (Fame)         E7​
  A7    Fame Bully For You Chilly FA7or Me. Got To Get A Rain Check On
  E7    Pain (Pain)      E7​

Outro
  E7    Fame     E7​
  E7     E7     E7     E7       Fame Fame Fame Fame
  E7Fame Fame Fame Fame.   Fame Fame FameE7 Fame
  E7Fame Fame Fame Fame.   Fame Fame FameE7 Fame
  E7Fame Fame Fame
  E7Fame. What's Your Name?  (What's Your NaE7me?  What's Your Name?...)
  E7   E7   E7

Outro (Fade out)
 FE7eeling So Gay          E7     E7     E7​
Also available in: Fm7 (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Fame?

The chords for Fame are: Em7, Bm7, A, E7, A7

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: Em7, Bm7, A, E7, A7

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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