Come (A)now when I to the need dow, your lit tle (Bm)hid den love,
I’m cold deep in to the green to li lac (A)park.
You left when I told like some I 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 real that to such be (Bm)side me now,
but then you why make me you’ve for gone get and changed your (A)name a gain.
And just when I on a climbed and your (D)an gels spi der side, and then is (F#m)an fast en to wash my my eye kle to a stone.
lids in the (E)rain.
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 I to the win dow, my lit tle (Bm)dar most ling,
I’d like deep as a the new to ra zor (A)blade.
I used to think I was some I kind was (D)cu gyp sy boy
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 real ly you’re such a (Bm)live with you,
but I you see make me you’ve for do get I feel ry (A)lone?
a gain.
I’m stand ing to on a pray this whole (D)fine gels spi tain side, and then the (F#m)an fast en ing gels my for an to pray for us.
lids in the (E)rain.
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 (Falling Notes)
Free piano accompaniment for "So Long, Marianne" by Leonard Cohen in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key 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”
- 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.
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