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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Cold Turkey" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Cold Turkey" 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. "Cold Turkey" is in C.
- 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.
- Does "Cold Turkey" 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. "Cold Turkey" is in the key of C at 96 BPM.
- What chords are in "Cold Turkey"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.