Calgary

by Bon Iver
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Lyrics

(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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Calgary" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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.

About “Calgary”

Where are the chord symbols for "Calgary" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Calgary" is in Bb.
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.
Does "Calgary" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Calgary" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.
What chords are in "Calgary"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Bb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.