Chordyes

Calypso

John Denver

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Calypso by John Denver in the key of E

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Emaj7   A   Emaj7   A

Verse
To SaEil On A Dream On A Crystal Clear OC#mcean To Ride On The Crest Of A EWild Raging Storm               B7​
To Work EIn The Service Of Life And Living In Search Of The Answers Of Questions Unknown                     F#m​
To Be Part OEf The Movement And Part Of The Growing Part Of Beginning To
UnderE7stand

Hook
AyeA Calypso The Places You Ve EBeen To The Things That You Ve Shown Us TAhe Stories                 E                       B​
You Tell EAye Calypso I SAing To Your Spirit The MEen Who Have Served             A              E​

Instruments
  B   A   E
  B   A   E   B
  A   E   B   A
  E   A   Emaj7   A

Verse 2
Like The DolphinE Who Guides You, You Bring Us Beside You To Light Up The Darkness And
Show Us The Way For TB7hough We Are StErangers In Your Silent World To Live On The Land We
Must Learn From The Sea          A​
To Be True EAs The Tide And Free As A Wind Swell Joyful And
Loving In Letting It Be       E7​

Outro
  B   A   E
  B   A   E
  B   A   E   B
  A   E  [x2]
Also available in: Amaj7 (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Calypso?

The chords for Calypso are: Emaj7, A, E, C#m, B7, F#m, E7, B

What is the original key of Calypso?

The original key is Amaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing Calypso?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Calypso in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Calypso be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Calypso on ukulele?

Chord Calypso can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Calypso?

Calypso uses 8 chords: Emaj7, A, E, C#m, B7, F#m, E7, B

What is the easiest way to play Calypso?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Calypso released in?

Calypso was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Calypso?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Calypso to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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