(CN.C.)Tem p’ra ture’s ris ing,
(CN.C.)fe ver is high;
(CN.C.)can’t see no fu ture,
(CN.C.)can’t see no sky.
My (CN.C.)feet are so heav y,
(CN.C.)so is my head;
I (CN.C.)wish I was a ba by,
get I (CN.C.)wish I was dead.
freeze.
Cold (C)tur key
has (D)got me
on the run.
My (CN.C.)bod y is ach ing,
(CN.C.)goose pim ple bone;
(CN.C.)can’t see no bod y,
(CN.C.)leave me a lone.
My (CN.C.)eyes are wide o pen,
(CN.C.)can’t get no sleep;
I (CN.C.)one thing I’m sure y of,
get I’m (CN.C.)in at the deep freeze.
Cold (C)tur key
has (D)got me
on the run.
My
(D)Ah,
(D)oh,
(D)ooh,
(D)oh.
(Am)Cold (C)tur key
has (D)got me
on the run.
Oh,
oh.
Cold Turkey by John Lennon
Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
About “Cold Turkey”
- What key is "Cold Turkey" in?
- "Cold Turkey" by John Lennon is in the key of C with a tempo of 96 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "Cold Turkey" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Cold Turkey" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "Cold Turkey" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
- Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
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