Chordyes

Fame

David Bowie

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Energetic / Aggressive View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
        Gm7         Dm7
  C   C

Instruments (Guitar Riff)
  G7   G7   G7   G7  [x3]

Verse
  G7    Fame (Fame) Makes A Man Take ThiG7ngs Over
  G7    Fame (Fame) Lets Him Lose Hard ToG7 Swallow
  G7    Fame (Fame) Puts You There Where ThiG7ngs Are Hollow
  G7    Fame (Fame)         G7​
  C7    Fame Not Your Brain It's Just The FC7lame
That Puts Your Change To Keep You Sane (Sane)             G7                G7​
  G7    Fame (Fame)         G7​

Instruments
  G7   G7   G7   G7

Verse
  G7    Fame (Fame) What You Like Is In The LG7imo
  G7    Fame (Fame) What You Get Is No TomorrG7ow
  G7    Fame (Fame) What You Need You Have ToG7 Borrow
  G7    Fame (Fame)         G7​
  C7    Fame Nein It's Mine Is Just His LC7ine
To Bind Our Time It Drives You To Crime (Crime)     G7                    G7​
  G7    Fame (Fame)         G7​

Instruments
  G7   G7   G7   G7
  G7     G7     Could It Be The Best Could It Be?
  G7     G7     G7ReallG7y Be Really Babe  Could It Be The Best Could It Be?
  G7     G7     Could It Babe Could It Babe?

Bridge
  G7    Is It Any Wonder I RejectG7 You First
  G7    Fame (Fame) Fame Fame      G7​
  G7    Is It Any Wonder You Are Too CooG7l To Fool
  G7    Fame (Fame)         G7​
  C7    Fame Bully For You Chilly FC7or Me. Got To Get A Rain Check On
  G7    Pain (Pain)      G7​

Outro
  G7    Fame     G7​
  G7     G7     G7     G7       Fame Fame Fame Fame
  G7Fame Fame Fame Fame.   Fame Fame FameG7 Fame
  G7Fame Fame Fame Fame.   Fame Fame FameG7 Fame
  G7Fame Fame Fame
  G7Fame. What's Your Name?  (What's Your NaG7me?  What's Your Name?...)
  G7   G7   G7

Outro (Fade out)
 FG7eeling So Gay          G7     G7     G7​
Also available in: Fm7 (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Fame?

The chords for Fame are: Gm7, Dm7, C, G7, C7

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: Gm7, Dm7, C, G7, C7

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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