So Long Marianne

by Leonard Cohen
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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"So Long Marianne" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 90 BPM.

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About “So Long Marianne”

Why does "So Long Marianne" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "So Long Marianne".
What key is "So Long Marianne" by Leonard Cohen played in?
So Long Marianne is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "So Long Marianne"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "So Long Marianne" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "So Long Marianne"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "So Long Marianne"?
"So Long Marianne" was originally performed by Leonard Cohen. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Leonard Cohen can I play here?
Try "A THOUSAND KISSES DEEP", "BIRD ON THE WIRE", "HALLELUJAH". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this real sheet music for "So Long Marianne"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "So Long Marianne".
Can I see all the notes in "So Long Marianne"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 90 BPM.