Other arrangements of Holocene
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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Holocene" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Holocene"?
- 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 "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.
- 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 "Holocene". Key of D, 150 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.