Suffragette City chords
by David BowieSong Key: A Major
Time Signature: 4/4
Tempo: 144 bpm
Guitar Tuning: Standard (E A D G B e)
Skill Level: Beginner/Intermediate
Chords: A, B, C, D, E, F, G ... OR
Power Chords: A5, B5, C5, D5, E5, F5, G5
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Suffragette City
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A A
Intro: 4/4 | | % | | % |
A F G
1. Hey Man oh leave me a-lone you know
A F G
Hey Man oh Hen-ry Get off the phone I got-ta
A B
Hey Man, I got-ta straight-en my face
D F G
This mel-low thighed chick just put my spine out of place
A F G
2. Hey Man, my school days in-sane
A F G
Hey Man, my world's down the drain
A B
Hey Man, Well she's a total blam blam,
D F G
She said she had to squeeze it but she And then she...
A D
Chorus: Oh don't lean on me man 'cause you can't af-ford the tick-et
F C G
I'm back on Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty
A D
No don't lean on me man 'cause you ain't got time to check it
F C G
You know my Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty
A
Its ou-ta sight she's all | right | % | % | % |
A F G
3. Hey Man ah Henry, don't be unkind, go a-way
A F G
Hey Man I can't take you this time, no way
A B
Hey Man, dear droo-gie don't crash here
D F G
There's on-ly room for one and here she comes here she come
A D
Chorus: Oh don't lean on me man 'cause you can't af-ford the tick-et
F C G
Back on Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty
A D
No don't lean on me man 'cause you ain't got time to check it
F C G
You know my Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty
A
It's ou-ta sight she's all right
A F A F G A B D F G
Instr: | (right) | Oh| hit me | - | | | | - (Oh don't)|
A D
Chorus: Oh don't lean on me man 'cause you can't af-ford the tick-et
F C G
Back on Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty
A D
No don't lean on me man 'cause you ain't got time to check it
F C G
You know my Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty
A D
Chorus: Don't lean on me man 'cause you can't af-ford the tick-et
F C G
Back on Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty
A D
Don't lean on me man 'cause you ain't got time to check it
F C G
You know my Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty
A A
Its ou-ta sight... Woah she's all right
F A F A
On Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty On Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty
F A
I'm back on Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty...
F A
I'm back on Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty
F A
Woo-hoo... On Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty
F A
Oo On Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty
F A
Hoo Hah... On Suf-fra-gette Ci-ty
F E
Hoo Hah... On Suf-fra-gette | | % | % |
A
| 𝄑 Ahh... | Wham bham thank you mam | % |
F A
| On Suf-fra-gette | Ci-ty... | x7 (ad-lib)
A E A
| Oh Yeah | | % | Suf-fra - | gette... |
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Arrangement Details:
- Key Signature: A Major – 3 sharps (F#, C#, G#)
- Time Signature: 4/4 — Four quarter-note beats per measure
- Tempo: Fast Rock
- Metronome: ♩ = 144
- Voice Range: G4 - A5
- Chord Types in This Arrangement:
- Major chords: A, B, C, D, E, F, G
- Power chords: A5, B5, C5, D5, E5, F5, G5
- Beginners that are not familiar with power chords or barre chords can simply play the open voicings of each chord which are all displayed in the charts above.
Power Chords or Barre Chords
The song sheet displays all major chords, but you have flexible options for how to play them on guitar:
1. Power Chords (as shown in the tab)- Power chords use only the root and 5th (and sometimes the octave).
- They give the song a tight, punchy, rock‑style sound.
- They’re easy to move around the neck and great for beginners.
2. Barre Chords (played like power chords)
- You can play full major barre chords, but only strike the bottom 2 or 3 strings.
- This effectively emulates a power chord, because you’re only sounding the root, 5th, and octave.
- This approach gives you:
- more stability in the fretting hand
- the option to open up into full chords when needed
- a consistent shape across the neck
Power chords are essentially the core of a major chord without the 3rd. When you play only the lower strings of a barre chord, you’re isolating and playing those same notes. It doesn't matter which approach you take - the result is the same.
Guitar Tab Intro
A5 B5 B5 C5 D5 D5 E5 E5 F5 G5
e |-----------------------------------------|
B |------------------3----------------------|
G |-----(4)-----(5)--2--(7)-----(9)---------|
D |-(7)--4--(9)--5---0---7---2---9--(3)-(5)-|
A |--7---2---9---3-------5---2---7---3---5--|
E |--5-------7---------------0-------1---3--|
* numbers on the grid indicate frets
* 0 means the string is played open
* unmarked strings are not to be played
* (?) optional notes - if you don't play
optional note, don't play string
* more on reading chords in Tab Form
Song Details:
- Songwriter: David Bowie
- Lyrics Begin: Hey man, oh, leave me alone.
- Featured Artist: David Bowie
- Single:
Recorded: 4 February 1972
Released: 28 April 1972 (B-side to the single Starman) - Genre: Glam rock, Proto-punk, Hard rock
- Album: The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
Recorded: 8 November 1971 – 4 February 1972
Released: 16 June 1972
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| Song | Capo | Key | Core Chords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashes To Ashes | +1 | G | G, G7, G#dim7, Am, Am7, A7, C, D, Dm, E, Em, F |
| Changes | - | C | C, Cmaj7, Db6, Dbmaj7, D, Dm7, Eb7, Ebm7, Em, Em7, F, Fmaj7, G, G7, G11, G13, Am, Bbsus2 |
| Golden Years | - | F# | F#, G, Am, A#dim7, Bm, C, D, E, Em7 |
| Heroes | - | D | D, Em, G, Am, C |
| Lazarus | - | Am | Am, C, D, F, G |
| Life on Mars | - | Bb | Bb, Bbm, C7, Cm, Caug, Db7, D, Ddim7, Eb, Ebm7, F, Fm, F#aug, F#dim7, Gm, Ab, Ab7, Am, Aaug |
| Space Oddity | - | C | C, D, D7, E, E7, Em, Em7, F, Fmaj7, Fm, G, A, Am, Am7, Bbmaj7 |
| Starman | - | Bb→F | Bb, Bbm, C, C7, D7, Dm, F, Gm, Ab, A, Am |
| The Man Who Sold The World | - | Dm | Dm, F, Gm, A7, Bbm, C |
