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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "So Long Marianne" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 90 BPM.

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About “So Long Marianne”

Can I play "So Long Marianne" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "So Long Marianne" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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"?
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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.
Can a complete beginner play "So Long Marianne"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "So Long Marianne" is perfect for first-time players.
Do I need to read music to play "So Long Marianne"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "So Long Marianne" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.