Levon

by Elton John
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Lyrics

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

He calls his child ness (C)Je sus

Je sus blows ’cause he likes the (Am)name,

and he (Em)sends him to the (F)fin est school in (Dm)town.

And (C)Le von, (F)Le von likes his (C)mon ey.

He makes a lot they (C)say.

(G)Take Spends his days and go (Am)count ing

in a (Em)ga rage by the (F)mo tor (Dm)way.

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

Al vin Tos tig (C)has a son to (Dm)day.

And he shall be (F)Le von,

and he shall be a (C)good man.

And he shall be (F)Le von,

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

And he shall be (F)Le von,

and he shall be a (C)good man.

(F)He shall be Le (G7)von.

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

His fam ’ly bus’ ness (C)thrives.

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Je sus blows up bal loons all (Am)day,

sits he (Em)on the porch swing (F)watch ing them in (Dm)fly.

And (C)Je sus, (F)wants to go to (C)Ve nus,

leave Le von far be (C)hind.

(G)Take a bal loon and go (Am)sail ing

while a (Em)Le von, Le von (F)slow ly (Dm)dies.

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

Al vin Tos tig (C)has a son to (Dm)day.

And he shall be (F)Le von,

and he shall be a (C)good man.

And he shall be (F)Le von,

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

And he shall be (F)Le von,

and he shall be a (C)good man.

(F)He shall be Le (G7)von.

(G)von.

And he shall be (G7)von.

Levon — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Levon" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 76 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Levon”

Where are the chord symbols for "Levon" 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. "Levon" is in C.
What key is "Levon" by Elton John played in?
Levon 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 "Levon"?
The arrangement plays at 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Levon" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 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.
Does "Levon" 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. "Levon" is in the key of C at 76 BPM.
What chords are in "Levon"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.