Chordyes

Calypso

Suzanne Vega

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Calypso by Suzanne Vega in the key of A

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
A  Asus4  A  Asus4   A  Asus4  A  Asus4

Verse 1
AMy Name IsAsus4 Calypso, And AI Have Lived AAsus4lone
AI Live On An IsAsus4land, And AI 'Waken Asus4To The Dawn
DLong Time AgDsus4o,      D I Watched Him StrugDsus4gle With The Sea
AI Knew That HeAsus4 Was Drowning,A And I Brought HimAsus4 In To Me
Dsus4Now TodayDsus4, Come MornDing LighDt
FHe Sails Away; AFmaj7fter One Last NBmight,
AI Let Him GAsus4o           A       Asus4​

Verse 2
AMy Name IsAsus4 Calypso; My GAarden OverflowAsus4s
AThick And Asus4Wild And HiddeAn Is The SweetAsus4ness There That Grows
DMy Hair, It Dsus4Blows LoDng As I Sing Into ThDsus4e Wind
AI Tell Of Asus4Nights Where IA Could Taste TAsus4he Salt On His Skin
FSalt Of ThFmaj7e Waves And Of Tears And Though He PBmulled Away
AI Kept Him Asus4Here For Years
ANow I Let Asus4Him Go           A      Asus4​

Verse 3
AMy Name IsAsus4 Calypso; I HaAve Let Him Go Asus4​
AIn The DawAsus4n He Sails AwaAy To Be Gone FAsus4orever More
DAnd The WaveDsus4s Will TDake Him In Again, BuDsus4t He'll Know Their Ways Know
AI Will StaAsus4nd Upon The ShAore With A CleAsus4an Heart And My Song In The Wind
FThe Sand Will Sting My Feet And TheFmaj7 Sky Will Burn
BmIt's A Lonely Time Ahead; I DoA Not Ask HimAsus4 To Return
AI LeAsus4t Him Go; I ALetAsus4 Him Go
Also available in: E (Original) C D G

FAQ

What are the chords for Calypso?

The chords for Calypso are: A, Asus4, D, Dsus4, F, Fmaj7, Bm

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: A, Asus4, D, Dsus4, F, Fmaj7, Bm

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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