Chordyes

Calypso

Suzanne Vega

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Calypso by Suzanne Vega

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
E  Esus4  E  Esus4   E  Esus4  E  Esus4

Verse 1
EMy Name IsEsus4 Calypso, And EI Have Lived AEsus4lone
EI Live On An IsEsus4land, And EI 'Waken Esus4To The Dawn
ALong Time AgAsus4o,      A I Watched Him StrugAsus4gle With The Sea
EI Knew That HeEsus4 Was Drowning,E And I Brought HimEsus4 In To Me
Asus4Now TodayAsus4, Come MornAing LighAt
CHe Sails Away; ACmaj7fter One Last NF#might,
EI Let Him GEsus4o           E       Esus4​

Verse 2
EMy Name IsEsus4 Calypso; My GEarden OverflowEsus4s
EThick And Esus4Wild And HiddeEn Is The SweetEsus4ness There That Grows
AMy Hair, It Asus4Blows LoAng As I Sing Into ThAsus4e Wind
EI Tell Of Esus4Nights Where IE Could Taste TEsus4he Salt On His Skin
CSalt Of ThCmaj7e Waves And Of Tears And Though He PF#mulled Away
EI Kept Him Esus4Here For Years
ENow I Let Esus4Him Go           E      Esus4​

Verse 3
EMy Name IsEsus4 Calypso; I HaEve Let Him Go Esus4​
EIn The DawEsus4n He Sails AwaEy To Be Gone FEsus4orever More
AAnd The WaveAsus4s Will TAake Him In Again, BuAsus4t He'll Know Their Ways Know
EI Will StaEsus4nd Upon The ShEore With A CleEsus4an Heart And My Song In The Wind
CThe Sand Will Sting My Feet And TheCmaj7 Sky Will Burn
F#mIt's A Lonely Time Ahead; I Do ENot Ask Him Esus4To Return
EI LeEsus4t Him Go; I ELetEsus4 Him Go
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Calypso?

The chords for Calypso are: E, Esus4, A, Asus4, C, Cmaj7, F#m

What is the original key of Calypso?

The original key is E.

What is the difficulty of playing Calypso?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

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 7 chords: E, Esus4, A, Asus4, C, Cmaj7, F#m

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 1980s. See more 1980s 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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