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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Calgary" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Calgary"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Calgary". Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.