Other arrangements of So Long, Marianne
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Come (A)now when to the need dow, your lit tle (Bm)hid den love,
I’m cold in to green to li lac (A)park.
You left when I told like was a (D)cru ci ous, boy
I nev er said that I was (Esus4)brave.
Now, (A)so long, Ma ri anne, it’s time that we be gan to (E)laugh and (E)cry and (E)cry and (E)laugh a bout it (A)all a gain.
Your (A)Oh, ters, you are say to be (Bm)side me now,
but then why me you’ve gone and changed your (A)name a gain.
And just when I a climbed and your (D)an gels spi der side, and then is (F#m)an to wash my eye
lids in the
Now, (A)so long, Ma ri anne,
it’s time that we be gan to (E)laugh and (E)cry and (E)cry and (E)laugh a bout it (A)all a gain.
We (A)o ver win my (Bm)dar most ling,
I’d like as a new ra zor (A)blade.
I used to think I was some kind was (D)cu gyp sy
be fore I let you take me (Esus4)home.
Now, (A)so long, Ma ri anne,
it’s time that we be gan to (E)laugh and (E)cry and (E)cry and (E)laugh a bout it (A)all a gain.
Well, (A)you know that I love you’re (Bm)live with you,
I see do I feel ry (A)lone?
I’m stand ing to pray this whole (D)fine tain
the fast en ing gels my for an
Now, (A)so long, Ma ri anne, it’s time that we be gan to (E)laugh and (E)cry and (E)cry and (E)laugh a bout it (A)all a gain.
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So Long, Marianne — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "So Long, Marianne" 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 A, 150 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “So Long, Marianne”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "So Long, Marianne" 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 "So Long, Marianne".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "So Long, Marianne" by Leonard Cohen in?
- The backing track is in A at 150 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 "So Long, Marianne" 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 "So Long, Marianne"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "So Long, Marianne", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "So Long, Marianne" 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 "So Long, Marianne"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "So Long, Marianne"?
- "So Long, Marianne" 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 "So Long, Marianne" 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 "So Long, Marianne" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in A, 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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