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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Levon" by Elton John 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 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”

Can I learn "Levon" 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 "Levon" with hands-separate practice in F at 72 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Levon"?
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 "Levon" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Levon"?
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. "Levon" is in the key of F at 72 BPM.