True Companion

by Marc Cohn
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(D)Ba by, I’ve been (A)search ing like (E)ev ery bod y (A)else.

(D)Can’t say noth (A)in’ dif f’rent a bout my (D)self.

Some times I’m an (A)an gel, and (E)some times I’m (A)cruel,

and (D)when it comes to (A)love, I’m just an oth er (A)fool.

Yes, I’ll (E)climb a (A)moun tain,

I’m gon na (E)swim the (A)sea.

There ain’t no (E)act of (A)God, girl,

could keep you (E)safe from (A)me,

My arms are (Bm)reach ing (F#m)out,

out a cross this (D9)can yon.

I’m ask (A)ing you to be my (E)true com pan (A)ion,

true com (A)pan ion,

(E)true com pan (A)ion.

(D)Ba by, I’ve been (A)search ing like (E)ev ery bod y (A)else.

(D)Can’t say noth (A)in’ dif f’rent a bout my (D)self.

Some times I’m an (A)an gel, and (E)some times I’m (A)cruel, and (D)when it comes to (A)love, I’m just an oth er (A)fool.

Yes, I’ll (E)climb a (A)moun tain,

I’m gon na (E)swim the (A)sea.

There ain’t no (E)act of (A)God, girl,

could keep you (E)safe from (A)me,

My arms are (Bm)reach ing (F#m)out,

out a cross this (D9)can yon.

I’m ask (A)ing you to be my (E)true com pan (A)ion,

true com (A)pan ion,

(E)true com pan (A)ion.

(E)True com (A)pan ion.

(E)true com pan (A)ion.

True Companion — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "True Companion" by Marc Cohn 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 A, 100 BPM.

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

About “True Companion

Can I learn "True Companion" 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 "True Companion" with hands-separate practice in A at 100 BPM.
What key is "True Companion" by Marc Cohn played in?
True Companion is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "True Companion"?
The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "True Companion" 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 "True Companion"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "True Companion"?
"True Companion" was originally performed by Marc Cohn. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "True Companion"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: A, Bm, D, D9, E, F#m.
What other songs by Marc Cohn can I play here?
Try "Walking In Memphis", "WALKING IN MEMPHIS". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "True Companion"?
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 "True Companion" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "True Companion"?
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. "True Companion" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.

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