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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "So Long Marianne" by Leonard Cohen in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 90 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “So Long Marianne”

Can I learn "So Long Marianne" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "So Long Marianne" with hands-separate practice in G at 90 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "So Long Marianne"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "So Long Marianne" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "So Long Marianne"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "So Long Marianne" is in the key of G at 90 BPM.