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(D)“Some way, friend, ba by, it’s it’s part of me, a part from me.”
You’re (Bm7)lay ing waste to (Gmaj9)Hal low een.
You (D)fucked it friend, ba by, it’s it’s on it’s head, it struck the street.
You’re (Bm7)in Mil wau kee (Gmaj9)off your feet.
You
And at once I knew
I was not
mag ni fi cent.
(Gmaj9)Strayed
a bove
the high
way aisle.
(Gmaj9)Jag
ged (Bm7)va
cance, (D)thick with ice
but I could see for (Bm7)miles, (G)miles (Asus)miles.
Third and Lake, it burnt a way, the hall way me.
Say was (Bm7)where we learned to (Gmaj9)cel eb rate.
Au to mat ic bought the years you’d talk for cree.
Say That (Bm7)night you played me (Gmaj9)“Lip Pa rade.”
And at once I knew
I was not mag ni fi cent.
Christ mas night, it clutched the light,
the hal low bright.
A (D)bove my broth er, I
and tan gled spines.
We (D)smoked the screen to make it what it was to be.
Now, to (Bm7)know it in my mem o ry.
And at once I knew
I was not mag ni fi cent.
(Gmaj9)High
a bove
the high
way aisle.
(Gmaj9)Jag
ged (Bm7)va
cance (D)thick with ice
and I could see for (Bm7)miles, (G)miles, (Asus)miles.
Holocene — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Holocene" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 150 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Holocene”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Holocene" 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. "Holocene" is in D.
- What key is "Holocene" by Bon Iver played in?
- Holocene is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Holocene"?
- The arrangement plays at 150 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Holocene" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Holocene"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Holocene"?
- "Holocene" was originally performed by Bon Iver. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Holocene"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Asus4, Bm7, D, Dmaj7, G, Gmaj9.
- What other songs by Bon Iver can I play here?
- Try "8 (circle)", "BETH/REST", "TOWERS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Holocene" 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. "Holocene" is in the key of D at 150 BPM.
- What chords are in "Holocene"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.