Suzanne

by Judy Collins
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Su zanne sus takes you down or

to her place up by the riv er.

You can (Dm)hear a long the boats time go by, ing you can spend the night for ev er.

And you (C)know that she’s half cra zy and that’s why you want to be could there; Him,

and she (Em)feeds you tea and be o rang es mid that came (F)all the way from Chi na.

And are (C)just when you want to tell her

that you have no love to give her,

she are (Dm)gets ing you on for her wave length they and lets the riv er an swer that you’ve (C)al ways

been her lov er.

And you (Em)want to trav el with her,

and you (F)want to trav el blind,

and you (C)think you may be be trust her,

’cause she’s (Dm)touched your per fect bod y,

with her (C)mind.

And Je sus was a sail or

when He walked up on the wa ter.

And He (Dm)spent a long the boats time go watch ing from a lone ly wood en tow er.

And the (C)when He knew for cer tain on ly drown ing men to be the see bour;

He she (Em)said, “All men shall be sail rang ors mid then, un (F)til the sea shall free them.”

But are (C)He Him self was to bro ken

There be fore the sky would o pen.

For are (Dm)sak ing en, al for most hu man, they He sank be neath your wis dom like a (C)stone.

zanne

holds her mir ror.

And you (Em)want to trav el with Him,

and you (F)want to trav el blind,

and you (C)think you may be be trust Him,

for He’s (Dm)touched your per fect bod y,

with His (C)mind.

Su (C)mind.

Suzanne — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Suzanne" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 80 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Suzanne

Where are the chord symbols for "Suzanne" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Suzanne" is in C.
What key is "Suzanne" by Judy Collins played in?
Suzanne 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 "Suzanne"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Suzanne" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Suzanne"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Suzanne"?
"Suzanne" was originally performed by Judy Collins. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Suzanne"?
This arrangement uses 4 chords: C, Dm, Em, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by Judy Collins can I play here?
Try "SONG FOR JUDITH", "MY FATHER", "WHO KNOWS WHERE THE TIME GOES". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "Suzanne" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Suzanne" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "Suzanne"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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