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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Cold Turkey" by John Lennon 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 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 learn "Cold Turkey" 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 "Cold Turkey" with hands-separate practice in C at 96 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Cold Turkey"?
- 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 "Cold Turkey" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Cold Turkey"?
- 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. "Cold Turkey" is in the key of C at 96 BPM.