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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "A Thousand Kisses Deep" by Leonard Cohen in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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”

Can I learn "A Thousand Kisses Deep" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "A Thousand Kisses Deep" with hands-separate practice in G at 80 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "A Thousand Kisses Deep"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "A Thousand Kisses Deep" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "A Thousand Kisses Deep"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "A Thousand Kisses Deep" is in the key of G at 80 BPM.