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To (G)sail on a dream on a (G6)crys tal clear o cean, to (Gmaj7)ride on the crest of the (G)wild, rag ing (Am)storm.
To (G)work in the ser vice of (G6)life and the liv ing in (Gmaj7)search of the an swers to (G)ques tions un (Am)known.
To be (G)part of the move ment and (G6)part of the grow ing, (Gmaj7)part of be gin ning (G)to un der (Dm7)stand.
(C)Aye, Ca lyp so, the (G)plac es you’ve been to, the (C)things that you’ve (G)shown us, the (G)sto ries you tell.
(C)Aye, Ca lyp so, I (G)sing to your spir it, the (C)men who have (G)served you so (G)long and so well.
Hi dee (D)ay ee (C)oo,
do dle (D)oh oo do (C)do do do (G)do, do dle (D)ay ee,
do dle (D)ay ee.
Like the (D)ay ee,
hi dee (D)oh oo,
hi dee (D)ay ee,
hi dee (D)oh oo.
Hi dee (D)ay ee,
hi dee (D)oh oo,
hi dee (D)ay ee,
hi dee (D)oh oo.
Hi dee
Calypso — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Calypso" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of G, 114 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Calypso”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Calypso" 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. "Calypso" is in G.
- What key is "Calypso" by John Denver played in?
- Calypso 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 "Calypso"?
- The arrangement plays at 114 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Calypso" 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 "Calypso"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Calypso"?
- "Calypso" was originally performed by John Denver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by John Denver can I play here?
- Try "Rocky Mountain High", "Thank God I'm a Country Boy", "Follow Me". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Calypso" 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. "Calypso" is in the key of G at 114 BPM.
- What chords are in "Calypso"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.