Suzanne

by Judy Collins
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Suzanne" by Judy Collins 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 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

Can I learn "Suzanne" 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 "Suzanne" with hands-separate practice in C at 80 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Suzanne"?
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 "Suzanne" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Suzanne"?
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. "Suzanne" is in the key of C at 80 BPM.

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