What key is "Famous Blue Raincoat" in?

"Famous Blue Raincoat" by Leonard Cohen is in the key of C with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Famous Blue Raincoat" 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 "Famous Blue Raincoat" 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 "Famous Blue Raincoat" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?

Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

It’s (Am)four in the morn ing, the (F)end of De cem ber, I’m writ ing you now just to (Em)see if you’re bet ter.

(Am)New York is cold, but I (F)like where I’m liv ing, the (Dm)mu sic on Clin ton street (Em)all through the eve ning.

I hear that you’re (Bm7)build ing your lit tle (Am7)house

deep in the (Bm7)des ert.

You’re liv ing for (G)noth ing now.

I hope you’re (Am7)keep ing some kind of (G)rec ord.

Yes, ’n’ (C)Jane

came

by with a lock of your (G)hair,

she said that you gave it to (Am)her

that night that you planned to go (Bm7)clear.

Did you ev er go (Em)clear?

The (Am)four in the morn ing, the (F)end of De cem ber, I’m writ ing you now just to (Em)see if you’re bet ter.

(Am)New York is cold, but I (F)like where I’m liv ing, the (Dm)mu sic on Clin ton street (Em)all through the eve ning.

I hear that you’re (Bm7)build ing your lit tle (Am7)house

deep in the (Bm7)des ert.

You’re liv ing for (G)noth ing now.

I hope you’re (Am7)keep ing some kind of (G)rec ord.

Yes, ’n’ (C)Jane

came

by with a lock of your (G)hair,

she said that you gave it to (Am)her

that night that you planned to go (Bm7)clear.

Did you ev er go (Em)clear?

The (Em)clear?

And

And (C)Jane

came

by with a lock of your (G)hair,

she said that you gave it to (Am)her

that night that you planned to go (Bm7)clear.

Sin cere ly, L.

(Em)Co hen.

Famous Blue Raincoat by Leonard Cohen

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 138 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

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About “Famous Blue Raincoat”

What key is "Famous Blue Raincoat" in?: "Famous Blue Raincoat" by Leonard Cohen is in the key of C with a tempo of 138 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Famous Blue Raincoat" 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 "Famous Blue Raincoat" 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 "Famous Blue Raincoat" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?: Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.