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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Famous Blue Raincoat" 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 C, 138 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 “Famous Blue Raincoat”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Famous Blue Raincoat"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Famous Blue Raincoat". Key of C, 138 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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