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 — Simple Sheet Music

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"Suzanne" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Suzanne"?
Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
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.
Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Suzanne". Key of C, 80 BPM.
What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.

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