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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Levon" 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 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”

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Levon"?
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 "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.
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 "Levon". Key of C, 76 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.