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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Famous Blue Raincoat" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 138 BPM.
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About “Famous Blue Raincoat”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Famous Blue Raincoat" 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. "Famous Blue Raincoat" is in C.
- What key is "Famous Blue Raincoat" by Leonard Cohen played in?
- Famous Blue Raincoat 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 "Famous Blue Raincoat"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Famous Blue Raincoat" 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 "Famous Blue Raincoat"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Famous Blue Raincoat"?
- "Famous Blue Raincoat" 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.
- Does "Famous Blue Raincoat" 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. "Famous Blue Raincoat" is in the key of C at 138 BPM.
- What chords are in "Famous Blue Raincoat"?
- 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.
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