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Leonard Cohen - Suzanne Chords

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ChordsF, Gm, Am, Bb
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to D key to play this song with easier chords.

FSuzannetakesyoudowntoherplacebytheriver.
YoucanGmheartheboatsgobyyoucanspendthenightbesideher.
AndyouFknowthatshe’shalfcrazybutthat’swhyyouwanttobethere.
AndsheAmfeedsyouteaandorangesthatcome.
BbAllthewayfromChina.
AndjustFwhenyoumeantotellherthatyou.
GmHavenolovetogiveher.
ThensheFgetsyouonherwavelengthandshe.
GmLetstheriveranswer.
Thatyou’veFalwaysbeenherlover.
AndyouAmwanttotravelwithherandyou.
BbWanttotravelblind.
AndyouFknowthatshewilltrustyou.
Foryou’veGmtouchedherperfectbodywithyourFmind.
FAndJesuswasasailorwhenHewalkeduponthewater
AndHeGmspentalongtimewatchingfromhislonelywoodentower.
AndFwhenHeknewforcertainonlydrowningmencouldseehim.
HesaidAmAllmenwillbesailorsthen Bbuntiltheseashallfreethem.
ButFHeHimselfwasbrokenlong Gmbeforetheskywouldopen.
FForsakenalmosthuman.HeGmsankbeneathyourwisdomlikeaFstone.
AndyouAmwanttotravelwithhimandyouBbwanttotravelblind.
AndyouFthinkmaybeyou’lltrusthim.
Forhe’sGmtouchedyourperfectbodywithhisFmind.
FSuzannetakesyourhandandsheleadsyoutotheriver.
SheisGmwearingragsandfeathersfromSalvationArmycounters.
AndtheFsunpoursdownlikehoneyonourladyoftheharbor.
AndsheAmshowsyouwheretolookamongtheBbgarbageandtheflowers.
ThereareFheroesintheseaweedthereareGmchildreninthemorning.
TheyareFleaningoutforloveandtheywillGmleanthatwayforever.
While FSuzanneholdsthemirror.
AndyouAmwanttotravelwithherandyouBbwanttotravelblind.
AndyouFknowthatyouwilltrusther.
Forshe’sGmtouchedyourperfectbodywithherFmind.
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ArtistLeonard Cohen
AlbumSongs of Leonard Cohen
GenresFolk
Year1967
KeyF
DifficultyAdvanced

How to play Suzanne on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Leonard Cohen - Suzanne on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Suzanne uses these transitions most often: F → Gm (12), Gm → F (12), and Am → Bb (6). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with F - Gm chord transition.

1. F → Gm chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar Gm chord diagram Fingering: 3-1-0-0-3-3Guitar Gm chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to Gm:

  1. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
  4. Slide your pinky from D string fret 3 to E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 12 times.

F to Gm

2. F → Am chord transition

Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram
Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram

Here's how to move from F to Am:

  1. While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
  3. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
  4. Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

F to Am

3. Am → Bb chord transition

Guitar Am chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-1-0Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram

To move from Am to Bb:

  1. Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 2 to fret 3.
  3. Slide your ring finger on G string from fret 2 to fret 3.
  4. Place pinky on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

Am to Bb

4. Bb → F chord transition

Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram Fingering: x-1-3-3-3-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar A# | B♭ chord diagram
Guitar F chord diagram Fingering: 1-3-3-2-1-1 Barre at fret 1.Guitar F chord diagram

Switching from Bb to F:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
  2. Slide your middle finger from D string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
  4. Slide your pinky from B string fret 3 to D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 6 times.

Bb to F

Suzanne chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Suzanne.

  • Suzanne includes 42 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Suzanne contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Suzanne connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
    • F → Am: 11%
    • F → Gm: 1%
    After Gm, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (15%), F (12%), and Dm (10%).
    • Gm → F: 12%
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