Other arrangements of Calgary
Pick a learning view.
(Eb)Don’t you cher ish me to sleep,
ahh.
(Eb)Nev er keep your eye lids clipped.
(Gm)Hold me for the pops and clicks.
I was on ly for the fa ther’s crib.
(Gm)Hair,
old, (F)long a (Bb)long
your (Eb)neck on to your should er blades,
ahh.
(Cm7)Al ways keep that mess age taped.
(Gm)Cross your breasts you won’t e rase.
I was on ly for your ver y space.
(Gm)Hip,
un (F)der noth (Bb)ing.
(Eb)Propped up by your oth er one,
face ’way from the sun.
Just (Cm7)have to keep a di a logue.
You (Gm)Teach our bod ies: haunt the cause.
I was on ly try’n to spell a loss.
(Gm)Joy,
it’s (F)all found (Bb)ed.
(Eb)Pinch er with the skin in side,
ahh.
’way from the sun.
You (Cm7)pinned me with your black sphere eyes.
You (Gm)know that all the rope’s un tied.
I was on ly for to die be side.
So it’s storm ing (Bb)on the lake.
Lit tle waves our (F)bod ies break.
There’s a fire (Bb)go ing on
but there’s real ly noth ing to the south.
Swol len orange and (Fsus)light let through,
your one piece swim (F)mer stuck to you.
(Gm)Sold,
(F)I’m ev (Bb)er.
(Eb)Op en ears and op en eyes,
ahh.
(Eb)Wake up to your star board bride
who (Gm)goes in and then stays in side.
Oh, the de mons come, they can sub side.
Calgary — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Calgary" by Bon Iver: 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, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Calgary”
- What key is "Calgary" by Bon Iver played in?
- Calgary is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Calgary"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Calgary" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Calgary"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Calgary"?
- "Calgary" was originally performed by Bon Iver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Calgary"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bb, Cm7, Cmin, Eb, Ebpow, F, F7, Fsus4, +2 more.
- What other songs by Bon Iver can I play here?
- Try "8 (circle)", "BETH/REST", "TOWERS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Calgary" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Calgary" by Bon Iver. 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 "Calgary" 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 "Calgary" 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.