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A Thousand Kisses Deep

· by Leonard Cohen

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Lyrics

The pon ies run,

the girls are young,

the odds are (Fm)there to beat.

You win a while

and then it’s done,

your lit tle (Db)win ning streak.

And sum moned (Bbm)now

had to deal (C7)drive,

with your in vin ci ble de feat,

you live your (Bbm)life

as if it’s (C)real,

a thou sand (Eb)kiss es deep.

I’m turn ing tricks,

I’m get ting fixed,

I’m back on (Fm)Boo gie Street.

You lose your grip,

and then you slip

in to the (Db)mas ter piece.

And may be (Bbm)I

had miles to (C7)drive,

with your and prom is es to keep;

you ditch it (Bbm)all

to stay a (C)live,

a thou sand (Eb)kiss es deep.

I’m turn ing

And some times (Bbm)when

the night is (C7)slow,

the wretch ed and the meek,

we gath er (Bbm)up

our hearts and go

a thou sand (Eb)kiss es deep.

Con fined to sex

we pressed a gainst

the lim its (Fm)of the sea.

I saw there were

no o ceans left

that you were meant for scav en gers like me.

I made it (Bbm)to

the for to ward (C7)deck,

with your I blessed our rem nant fleet,

and then con (Bbm)sent ed

to got be (C)wrecked

a thou sand (Eb)kiss es deep.

I’m turn ing tricks,

I’m get ting fixed,

I’m back on (Fm)Boo gie Street.

I guess they won’t

ex changed the gifts

your lit tle win for scav en gers like me.

And qui et (Bbm)is

the thought to of (C7)you,

with your the file on you com plete,

ex cept what (Bbm)we ed

for if to (C)do

a thou sand (Eb)kiss es deep.

I’m turn ing

A Thousand Kisses Deep by Leonard Cohen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “A Thousand Kisses Deep” by Leonard Cohen in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 78 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "A Thousand Kisses Deep" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "A Thousand Kisses Deep"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "A Thousand Kisses Deep" use?: Just 7 chords: Bbm, C, C7, Db, Dm7, Eb, Fm. Take it one section at a time.
What other Leonard Cohen songs work for kids?: Try "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH", "HALLELUJAH". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.