Chordyes

Calypso

Suzanne Vega

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C  Csus4  C  Csus4   C  Csus4  C  Csus4

Verse 1
CMy Name IsCsus4 Calypso, And CI Have Lived ACsus4lone
CI Live On An IsCsus4land, And CI 'Waken Csus4To The Dawn
FLong Time AgFsus4o,      F I Watched Him StrugFsus4gle With The Sea
CI Knew That HeCsus4 Was Drowning,C And I Brought HimCsus4 In To Me
Fsus4Now TodayFsus4, Come MornFing LighFt
G#He Sails Away; AfG#maj7ter One Last NigDmht,
CI Let Him GCsus4o           C       Csus4​

Verse 2
CMy Name IsCsus4 Calypso; My GCarden OverflowCsus4s
CThick And Csus4Wild And HiddeCn Is The SweetCsus4ness There That Grows
FMy Hair, It Fsus4Blows LoFng As I Sing Into ThFsus4e Wind
CI Tell Of Csus4Nights Where IC Could Taste TCsus4he Salt On His Skin
G#Salt Of TheG#maj7 Waves And Of Tears And Though He PulDmled Away
CI Kept Him Csus4Here For Years
CNow I Let Csus4Him Go           C      Csus4​

Verse 3
CMy Name IsCsus4 Calypso; I HaCve Let Him Go Csus4​
CIn The DawCsus4n He Sails AwaCy To Be Gone FCsus4orever More
FAnd The WaveFsus4s Will TFake Him In Again, BuFsus4t He'll Know Their Ways Know
CI Will StaCsus4nd Upon The ShCore With A CleCsus4an Heart And My Song In The Wind
G#The Sand Will Sting My Feet And The G#maj7Sky Will Burn
DmIt's A Lonely Time Ahead; I DoC Not Ask HimCsus4 To Return
CI LeCsus4t Him Go; I CLetCsus4 Him Go
Also available in: E (Original) D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Calypso?

The chords for Calypso are: C, Csus4, F, Fsus4, G#, G#maj7, Dm

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: C, Csus4, F, Fsus4, G#, G#maj7, Dm

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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