Levon

by Elton John
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Lyrics

(F)Le von wears his war wound like a crown.

He calls his child ness Je sus

Je sus blows ’cause he likes the name,

and he (Am)sends him to the fin est school in (Gm7)town.

And (F)Le von,

(Bb)Le von likes his (F)mon ey.

He makes a lot they say.

Spends his days loon and go (Dm)count ing

in a (Bb)ga rage by the Le von slow tor ly way.

He was born a pau per to a pawn on a (Bb)Christ mas day when the (F)New York Times said God is dead and (F)war’s be gun.

Al vin Tos tig has a son to day.

And (CN.C.)he shall be Le von,

and he shall be a good man.

And he shall be Le von,

in tra di tion with the (F)fam ’ly plan.

And he shall be Le von,

and he shall be a good man.

(Bb)He shall be Le (C7sus)von.

(F)Le von sells car toon bal loons in town.

His fam ’ly bus’ ness thrives.

sus

Je sus blows up bal loons all day,

sits he (Am)on the porch swing fin watch ing in (Gm7)fly.

And (F)Je sus,

(Bb)wants to go to (F)Ve nus,

leave Le von far be hind.

Take a bal loon and go (Dm)sail ing,

while a (Bb)Le von, by the Le von slow tor ly dies.

He was born a pau per to a pawn on a (Bb)Christ mas day when the (F)New York Times said God is dead and (F)war’s be gun.

Al vin Tos tig has a son to day.

And (CN.C.)he shall be Le von,

and he shall be a good man.

And he shall be Le von,

in tra di tion with the (F)fam ’ly plan.

And he shall be Le von,

and he shall be a good man.

(Bb)He shall be Le (C7sus)von.

(C7sus)von.

And he shall be Le (C7sus)von.

Levon — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Levon" by Elton John: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of F, 72 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Levon”

What key is "Levon" by Elton John played in?
Levon is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Levon"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Levon" 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 "Levon"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Levon"?
"Levon" was originally performed by Elton John. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Levon"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am, Bb, C, C7, Dm, F, Gm7.
What other songs by Elton John can I play here?
Try "SOMEONE SAVED MY LIFE TONIGHT", "CROCODILE ROCK", "BURN DOWN THE MISSION". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "Levon" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Levon" by Elton John. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Levon" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in F, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Levon" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.