Famous Blue Raincoat

by Leonard Cohen
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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Famous Blue Raincoat" by Leonard Cohen 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, 138 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Famous Blue Raincoat

Can I learn "Famous Blue Raincoat" 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 "Famous Blue Raincoat" with hands-separate practice in C at 138 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Famous Blue Raincoat"?
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 "Famous Blue Raincoat" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Famous Blue Raincoat"?
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. "Famous Blue Raincoat" is in the key of C at 138 BPM.

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