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Ev ’ry bod y knows that the dice are load ed.
Ev ’ry bod y (Bb)rolls with their fin gers crossed.
Ev ’ry bod y (Dm)knows
the war is o ver.
Ev ’ry bod y (Bb)knows the good guys lost.
Ev ’ry bod y (Gm)knows the fight was (A)fixed: the poor stay (C)poor, the rich get (Dm)rich.
That’s how it (Eb)goes.
Ev ’ry bod y (Dm)knows.
Ev ’ry bod y knows that the boat is leak ing.
Ev ’ry bod y (Bb)knows the cap tain lied.
Ev ’ry bod y (Dm)got this bro ken feel ing
like their (Bb)fa ther or their dog just died.
Ev ’ry bod y (Gm)talk ing to their (A)poc kets.
Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants a box of (Dm)choc ’lates and a long stem (Eb)rose.
Ev ’ry bod y (Dm)knows.
Ev ’ry bod y (Dm)knows that you love me, ba by.
Ev ’ry bod y (Bb)knows that you real ly do.
Ev ’ry bod y (Dm)knows that you’ve been faith ful,
(Bb)give or take a night or two.
Ev ’ry bod y (Gm)knows you’ve been dis creet but there were so man y (C)peo ple you just had to (Dm)meet with out your (Eb)clothes.
And ev ’ry bod y (Dm)knows.
Ev ’ry bod y (F)knows,
ev ’ry bod y (C)knows
that’s how it (Dm)goes.
(Bb)Ev ’ry bod y (F)knows,
ev ’ry bod y knows,
ev ’ry bod y (C)knows
that’s how it (Dm)goes.
(Bb)Ev ’ry bod y (F)knows.
And ev ’ry bod y knows that the dice are load ed.
Ev ’ry bod y (Bb)rolls with their fin gers crossed.
Ev ’ry bod y (Dm)knows
the war is o ver.
Ev ’ry bod y (Bb)knows the good guys lost.
Ev ’ry bod y (Gm)knows the fight was (A)fixed: the poor stay (C)poor, the rich get (Dm)rich.
That’s how it (Eb)goes.
Ev ’ry bod y (Dm)knows.
Ev ’ry bod y knows that the boat is leak ing.
Ev ’ry bod y (Bb)knows the cap tain lied.
Ev ’ry bod y (Dm)got this bro ken feel ing
like their (Bb)fa ther or their dog just died.
Ev ’ry bod y (Gm)talk ing to their (A)poc kets.
Ev ’ry bod y (C)wants a box of (Dm)choc ’lates and a long stem (Eb)rose.
Ev ’ry bod y (Dm)knows.
Ev ’ry bod y (Dm)knows that you love me, ba by.
Ev ’ry bod y (Bb)knows that you real ly do.
Ev ’ry bod y (Dm)knows that you’ve been faith ful,
(Bb)give or take a night or two.
Ev ’ry bod y (Gm)knows you’ve been dis creet but there were so man y (C)peo ple you just had to (Dm)meet with out your (Eb)clothes.
And ev ’ry bod y (Dm)knows.
Ev ’ry bod y (F)knows,
ev ’ry bod y (C)knows
that’s how it (Dm)goes.
(Bb)Ev ’ry bod y (F)knows,
ev ’ry bod y knows,
ev ’ry bod y (C)knows
that’s how it (Dm)goes.
(Bb)Ev ’ry bod y (F)knows.
And ev ’ry bod y
Ev ’ry bod y knows,
ev ’ry bod y (C)knows
that’s how it (Dm)goes.
(C)Oh, (Bb)ev ’ry bod y (F)knows.
Everybody Knows — Simple Sheet Music
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"Everybody Knows" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of Bb, 120 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 “Everybody Knows”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Everybody Knows"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Everybody Knows" by Leonard Cohen played in?
- Everybody Knows is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Everybody Knows"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Everybody Knows" 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 "Everybody Knows"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Everybody Knows"?
- "Everybody Knows" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?
- Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Everybody Knows". Key of Bb, 120 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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