Suzanne

by Judy Collins

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Su zanne sus takes you down or

to her place up by the riv er.

You can (Dm)hear a long the boats time 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 could there; Him,

and she (Em)feeds you tea and be o rang es mid that came (F)all the way from Chi na.

And are (C)just when you want to tell her long that you have no love to give her,

she are (Dm)gets ing you on for her wave length they and 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 be trust her,

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

with her (C)mind.

And Je sus was a sail or

when He walked up on the wa ter.

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

And the (C)when He knew for cer tain on ly drown ing men to be the see bour;

He she (Em)said, “All men shall be sail rang ors mid then, un (F)til the sea shall free them.”

But are (C)He Him self was to bro ken long There be fore the sky would o pen.

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

zanne

holds her mir ror.

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

and you (F)want to trav el blind,

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

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

with His (C)mind.

Su (C)mind.

Suzanne by Judy Collins — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Suzanne by Judy Collins 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 80 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 "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.
How many chords does "Suzanne" use?
Just 4 chords: C, Dm, Em, F. Few enough that a child can recognize them quickly.
What other Judy Collins songs work for kids?
Try "SONG FOR JUDITH", "MY FATHER", "WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.