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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Famous Blue Raincoat" by Leonard Cohen: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- Can I sing "Famous Blue Raincoat" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Famous Blue Raincoat" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in Bb, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Famous Blue Raincoat" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Famous Blue Raincoat" by Leonard Cohen. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Famous Blue Raincoat" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Bb, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Famous Blue Raincoat" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.
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