Lyrics
Come o ver
to the win dow, my lit tle (Am)dar ling,
I’d like to try to read your (G)palm.
I used to think I was some sort of (C)gyp sy boy
be fore I let you take me (D)home.
Now, (G)so long
Ma ri anne,
it’s time that we be gan to (D)laugh
and cry
and cry
and laugh a bout it (G)all a gain.
Well, o ver
to the win dow, my lit tle (Am)dar ling,
I’d like to try to read your (G)palm.
I used to think I was some sort of (C)gyp sy boy
be fore I let you take me (D)home.
Now, (G)so long
Ma ri anne,
it’s time that we be gan to (D)laugh
and cry
and cry
and laugh a bout it (G)all a gain.
Well,
So Long Marianne by Leonard Cohen
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “So Long Marianne”
- What key is "So Long Marianne" in?
- "So Long Marianne" by Leonard Cohen is in the key of G with a tempo of 90 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
- Is "So Long Marianne" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "So Long Marianne" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- How long does it take to learn "So Long Marianne" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?
- Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.