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(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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Cold Turkey" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 96 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 “Cold Turkey”
- Can I play "Cold Turkey" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Cold Turkey" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Cold Turkey" by John Lennon played in?
- Cold Turkey is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cold Turkey"?
- The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cold Turkey" 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 "Cold Turkey"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cold Turkey"?
- "Cold Turkey" was originally performed by John Lennon. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by John Lennon can I play here?
- Try "HAPPY XMAS", "STARTING OVER", "MIND GAMES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Cold Turkey"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Cold Turkey" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Cold Turkey"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Cold Turkey" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.