Calgary

by Bon Iver

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Lyrics

(Eb)Don’t you cher ish me to sleep,

ahh.

(Eb)Nev er keep your eye lids clipped.

(Gm)Hold me for the pops and clicks.

I was on ly for the fa ther’s crib.

(Gm)Hair,

old, (F)long a (Bb)long

your (Eb)neck on to your should er blades,

ahh.

(Cm7)Al ways keep that mess age taped.

(Gm)Cross your breasts you won’t e rase.

I was on ly for your ver y space.

(Gm)Hip,

un (F)der noth (Bb)ing.

(Eb)Propped up by your oth er one,

face ’way from the sun.

Just (Cm7)have to keep a di a logue.

You (Gm)Teach our bod ies: haunt the cause.

I was on ly try’n to spell a loss.

(Gm)Joy,

it’s (F)all found (Bb)ed.

(Eb)Pinch er with the skin in side,

ahh.

’way from the sun.

You (Cm7)pinned me with your black sphere eyes.

You (Gm)know that all the rope’s un tied.

I was on ly for to die be side.

So it’s storm ing (Bb)on the lake.

Lit tle waves our (F)bod ies break.

There’s a fire (Bb)go ing on

but there’s real ly noth ing to the south.

Swol len orange and (Fsus)light let through,

your one piece swim (F)mer stuck to you.

(Gm)Sold,

(F)I’m ev (Bb)er.

(Eb)Op en ears and op en eyes,

ahh.

(Eb)Wake up to your star board bride

who (Gm)goes in and then stays in side.

Oh, the de mons come, they can sub side.

Calgary by Bon Iver — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Calgary by Bon Iver 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 Eb at 120 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 "Calgary" 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 "Calgary"?
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 "Calgary" use?
Just 10 chords: Bb, Cm7, Cmin, Eb, Ebpow, F, F7, Fsus4, +2 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Bon Iver songs work for kids?
Try "8 (circle)", "BETH/REST", "TOWERS". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.