Suzanne

by Leonard Cohen

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Su zanne Je sus takes was you a down sail or to when her He place walked up by on the the riv er.

You can (Dm)hear the boats go by, ing you can spend the night for ev er.

And you (C)know that she’s half cra zy and that’s why you want to be there;

and she (Em)feeds said, you “All tea men and shall be o rang es that came (F)all the way from Chi na.

And (C)just when you want to tell her that you (Dm)have no love to give her, she (C)gets you on her wave length and (Dm)lets the riv er an swer that you’ve (C)al ways

been her lov er.

And you (Em)want to trav el with her,

and you (F)want to trav el blind,

and you (C)think you may be trust her,

’cause she’s (Dm)touched your per fect bod y

with her (C)mind.

2.And zanne Je sus takes was you a down sail or to when her He place walked up by on the the wa ter.

And He (Dm)spent a long time watch ing from a lone ly wood en tow er.

And you (C)when He knew for cer tain on ly drown ing men could see Him,

He she (Em)feeds said, you “All tea men and shall be sail rang ors then, un (F)til the sea shall free them.” But (C)He Him self was to bro ken long be (Dm)fore the sky would o pen.

For (C)sak en, al most hu man, He (Dm)sank be neath your wis dom like a (C)stone.

ways

been her lov er.

And you (Em)want to trav el with Him,

and you (F)want to trav el blind,

and you (C)think you may be trust Him,

for He’s (Dm)touched your per fect bod y

with His (C)mind.

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Suzanne by Leonard Cohen — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Suzanne 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 108 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 "Suzanne" 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 "Suzanne"?
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.