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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Calgary" by Bon Iver 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 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”
- Can I learn "Calgary" 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 "Calgary" with hands-separate practice in Bb at 120 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Calgary"?
- 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 "Calgary" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Calgary"?
- 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. "Calgary" is in the key of Bb at 120 BPM.