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It’s (Gm)four in the morn ing, the (Eb)end of De cem ber,
I’m writ ing you now just to (Dm)see if you’re bet ter.
(Gm)New York is cold, but I (Eb)like where I’m liv ing, the (Cm)mu sic on Clin ton Street (Dm)all
through the eve ning.
I hear that you’re (Am7)build ing your lit tle (Gm7)house
deep in the (Am7)des ert.
You’re liv ing for (F)no thing now.
I hope you’re (Gm7)keep ing
some kind of (F)re cord.
Yes,
’n’ (Bb)Jane
came
by with a lock of your (F)hair,
she said that you gave it to (Gm7)her
that night that you planned to go (Am7)clear.
And
Did you ev er go (Dm7)clear?
The (Gm)last time we saw you, you (Eb)looked so much old er,
your fam ous blue rain coat was (Dm)torn at the shoul der.
(Gm)been to the sta tion to (Eb)meet ev ’ry train,
you came home with out (Dm)Li li Mar lene.
And you (Gm)treat ed
my (Am7)wo man
to a (Gm7)flake
of your (Am7)life
and when she
(F)back
I hope you’re
no bo dy’s (F)wife.
Well, I (Bb)see
you
there
rose in
(F)teeth,
one more thin gyp sy (Gm7)thief.
Well, I see Jane’s a (Am7)way.
And
She sends her re (Dm7)gards.
The
And (Bb)Jane
came
by with a lock of your (F)hair,
she said that you gave it to (Gm7)her
that night that you planned to go (Am7)clear.
Sin cere ly, L.
(Dm7)Co hen.
Famous Blue Raincoat — Piano Accompaniment Track
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Free piano accompaniment for "Famous Blue Raincoat" by Leonard Cohen. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Famous Blue Raincoat”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Famous Blue Raincoat" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Famous Blue Raincoat".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Famous Blue Raincoat" by Leonard Cohen in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 100 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Famous Blue Raincoat" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Famous Blue Raincoat"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Famous Blue Raincoat", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Famous Blue Raincoat" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Famous Blue Raincoat"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Famous Blue Raincoat"?
- "Famous Blue Raincoat" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Leonard Cohen are available?
- Other accompaniments by Leonard Cohen: "Almost Like The Blues", "Anthem", "Bird On A Wire". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Famous Blue Raincoat" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Famous Blue Raincoat" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Bb, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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