A Thousand Kisses Deep

by Leonard Cohen
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Lyrics

The pon ies run,

the girls are (B)young,

the odds are (Em)there to beat.

You win a while

and then it’s (B)done,

your lit tle (C)win ning streak.

And sum moned (Am)now

to (B7)deal

with your in vin ci ble de feat,

you live your (Am7)life

as if it’s (B)real,

a thou sand (D)kis ses deep.

I’m run ning tricks,

I’m get ting (B)fixed,

I’m back on (Em)Boog ie Street.

You lose your grip,

and then you (B)slip

in to the (C)mas ter piece.

And may be (Am)I

had (B7)miles

to drive, and prom is es to keep;

you ditch it (Am7)all

to stay a (B)live,

a thou sand (D)kis ses deep.

I’m run ning

And some times (Am)when

the night is (B7)slow,

the wretch ed and the meek,

we gath er (Am7)up

our hearts and (B)go

a thou sand (D)kiss es deep.

Con fined to sex,

we pressed a (B)gainst

the lim its (Em)of the sea.

I saw there were

no o ceans (B)left

that you were (C)meant for scav en gers like me.

I made it (Am)to

the for ward (B7)deck,

I blessed our rem nant fleet,

and then con (Am7)sent ed for to be (B)wrecked

a thou sand (D)kiss es deep.

I’m turn ing tricks,

I’m get ting (B)fixed,

I’m back on (Em)Boog ie Street.

I guess they won’t

ex change the (B)gifts

your lit tle (C)win for scav en gers to keep.

And qui et (Am)is

the thought of (B7)you,

the file on you com plete,

ex cept what (Am7)sent ed as to be (B)do

a thou sand (D)kiss es deep.

I’m turn ing

A Thousand Kisses Deep — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "A Thousand Kisses Deep" 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 G, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “A Thousand Kisses Deep”

What key is "A Thousand Kisses Deep" by Leonard Cohen played in?
A Thousand Kisses Deep is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Thousand Kisses Deep"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Thousand Kisses Deep" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Thousand Kisses Deep"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Thousand Kisses Deep"?
"A Thousand Kisses Deep" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?
Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "A Thousand Kisses Deep" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "A Thousand Kisses Deep" 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 "A Thousand Kisses Deep" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, 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 "A Thousand Kisses Deep" 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.