Famous Blue Raincoat

· by Leonard Cohen

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Lyrics

It’s (Am)four in the morn ing, the (F)end of De cem ber, I’m writ ing you now just to (Em)see if you’re bet ter.

(Am)New York is cold, but I (F)like where I’m liv ing, the (Dm)mu sic on Clin ton street (Em)all through the eve ning.

I hear that you’re (Bm7)build ing your lit tle (Am7)house

deep in the (Bm7)des ert.

You’re liv ing for (G)noth ing now.

I hope you’re (Am7)keep ing some kind of (G)rec ord.

Yes, ’n’ (C)Jane

came

by with a lock of your (G)hair,

she said that you gave it to (Am)her

that night that you planned to go (Bm7)clear.

Did you ev er go (Em)clear?

The (Am)four in the morn ing, the (F)end of De cem ber, I’m writ ing you now just to (Em)see if you’re bet ter.

(Am)New York is cold, but I (F)like where I’m liv ing, the (Dm)mu sic on Clin ton street (Em)all through the eve ning.

I hear that you’re (Bm7)build ing your lit tle (Am7)house

deep in the (Bm7)des ert.

You’re liv ing for (G)noth ing now.

I hope you’re (Am7)keep ing some kind of (G)rec ord.

Yes, ’n’ (C)Jane

came

by with a lock of your (G)hair,

she said that you gave it to (Am)her

that night that you planned to go (Bm7)clear.

Did you ev er go (Em)clear?

The (Em)clear?

And

And (C)Jane

came

by with a lock of your (G)hair,

she said that you gave it to (Am)her

that night that you planned to go (Bm7)clear.

Sin cere ly, L.

(Em)Co hen.

Famous Blue Raincoat by Leonard Cohen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Famous Blue Raincoat” 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 C at 138 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 "Famous Blue Raincoat" 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 "Famous Blue Raincoat"?: 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.