A Thousand Kisses Deep

· by Leonard Cohen

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Lyrics

The pon ies run,

the girls are (B)young,

the odds are (Em)there to beat.

You win a while

and then it’s (B)done,

your lit tle (C)win ning streak.

And sum moned (Am)now

to (B7)deal

with your in vin ci ble de feat,

you live your (Am7)life

as if it’s (B)real,

a thou sand (D)kis ses deep.

I’m run ning tricks,

I’m get ting (B)fixed,

I’m back on (Em)Boog ie Street.

You lose your grip,

and then you (B)slip

in to the (C)mas ter piece.

And may be (Am)I

had (B7)miles

to drive, and prom is es to keep;

you ditch it (Am7)all

to stay a (B)live,

a thou sand (D)kis ses deep.

I’m run ning

And some times (Am)when

the night is (B7)slow,

the wretch ed and the meek,

we gath er (Am7)up

our hearts and (B)go

a thou sand (D)kiss es deep.

Con fined to sex,

we pressed a (B)gainst

the lim its (Em)of the sea.

I saw there were

no o ceans (B)left

that you were (C)meant for scav en gers like me.

I made it (Am)to

the for ward (B7)deck,

I blessed our rem nant fleet,

and then con (Am7)sent we ed for to got be to (B)wrecked

a thou sand (D)kiss es deep.

I’m turn ing tricks,

I’m get ting (B)fixed,

I’m back on (Em)Boog ie Street.

I guess they won’t

ex change the (B)gifts

your lit tle (C)win for scav en gers to keep.

And qui et (Am)is

the thought of (B7)you,

the file on you com plete,

ex cept what (Am7)sent life ed as to if be it’s (B)do

a thou sand (D)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 G at 80 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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.
What other Leonard Cohen songs work for kids?: Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.