Space Oddity
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C Em
Ground control to Major Tom
C Em
Ground control to Major Tom
Am Am/G F#m5-
Lock your Soyuz hatch and put your helmet on
C Em
Ground control to Major Tom (10, 9, 8, 7)
C Em
Commencing countdown engines on (6, 5, 4, 3)
Am F#m5-
Detach from station and may God's love be with you (2, 1, lift off)
C E7
This is ground control to Major Tom
F
You've really made the grade
Fm C F
And the papers want to know whose shirts you wear
Fm C F
But it's time to guide the capsule if you dare
C E7
This is Major Tom to ground control
F
I've left forevermore
Fm C F
And I'm floating in a most peculiar way
Fm C F
And the stars look very different today
Am Em7
For here am I sitting in a tin can
Am Em7
Far above the world
Bbmaj7 Am G F
The planet Earth is blue and there's nothing left to do
( C F G A A ) (2x)
Solo: ( Fmaj7 Em7 A C D E )
C E7
Though I've flown one hundred thousand miles
F
I'm feeling very still
Fm C F
And before too long I know it's time to go
Fm C F
Our commander comes down back to earth and knows
G E7
Ground control to Major Tom
Am
The time is near, there's not too long
D7
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
C
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
G
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
Can you
Am Em7
Here am I floating in my tin can
Am Em7
A last glimpse of the world
Bbmaj7 Am G F
The planet Earth is blue and there's nothing left to do
( C F G A A ) (2x)
How to play Space Oddity
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.