Chordyes

Calypso

John Denver

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

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1970s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
  Gmaj7   C   Gmaj7   C

Verse
To SaGil On A Dream On A Crystal Clear OEmcean To Ride On The Crest Of AG Wild Raging Storm              D7​
To Work GIn The Service Of Life And Living In Search Of The Answers Of Questions Unknown                     Am​
To Be Part OGf The Movement And Part Of The Growing Part Of Beginning To
UnderG7stand

Hook
AyeC Calypso The Places You Ve GBeen To The Things That You Ve Shown Us TChe Stories                 G                       D​
You Tell GAye Calypso I SCing To Your Spirit The MGen Who Have Served             C              G​

Instruments
  D   C   G
  D   C   G   D
  C   G   D   C
  G   C   Gmaj7   C

Verse 2
Like The DolphinG Who Guides You, You Bring Us Beside You To Light Up The Darkness And
Show Us The Way For TD7hough We Are StGrangers In Your Silent World To Live On The Land We
Must Learn From The Sea          C​
To Be True GAs The Tide And Free As A Wind Swell Joyful And
Loving In Letting It Be       G7​

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

FAQ

What are the chords for Calypso?

The chords for Calypso are: Gmaj7, C, G, Em, D7, Am, G7, D

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: Gmaj7, C, G, Em, D7, Am, G7, D

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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