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Calypso

Suzanne Vega

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

Level: Beginner Decade: 1980s Genre: Pop Theme: Longing / Distance Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
D  Dsus4  D  Dsus4   D  Dsus4  D  Dsus4

Verse 1
DMy Name IsDsus4 Calypso, And DI Have Lived ADsus4lone
DI Live On An IsDsus4land, And DI 'Waken Dsus4To The Dawn
GLong Time AgGsus4o,      G I Watched Him StrugGsus4gle With The Sea
DI Knew That HeDsus4 Was Drowning,D And I Brought HimDsus4 In To Me
Gsus4Now TodayGsus4, Come MornGing LighGt
A#He Sails Away; AfA#maj7ter One Last NigEmht,
DI Let Him GDsus4o           D       Dsus4​

Verse 2
DMy Name IsDsus4 Calypso; My GDarden OverflowDsus4s
DThick And Dsus4Wild And HiddeDn Is The SweetDsus4ness There That Grows
GMy Hair, It Gsus4Blows LoGng As I Sing Into ThGsus4e Wind
DI Tell Of Dsus4Nights Where ID Could Taste TDsus4he Salt On His Skin
A#Salt Of TheA#maj7 Waves And Of Tears And Though He PulEmled Away
DI Kept Him Dsus4Here For Years
DNow I Let Dsus4Him Go           D      Dsus4​

Verse 3
DMy Name IsDsus4 Calypso; I HaDve Let Him Go Dsus4​
DIn The DawDsus4n He Sails AwaDy To Be Gone FDsus4orever More
GAnd The WaveGsus4s Will TGake Him In Again, BuGsus4t He'll Know Their Ways Know
DI Will StaDsus4nd Upon The ShDore With A CleDsus4an Heart And My Song In The Wind
A#The Sand Will Sting My Feet And The A#maj7Sky Will Burn
EmIt's A Lonely Time Ahead; I DoD Not Ask HimDsus4 To Return
DI LeDsus4t Him Go; I DLetDsus4 Him Go
Also available in: E (Original) C G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Calypso?

The chords for Calypso are: D, Dsus4, G, Gsus4, A#, A#maj7, Em

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: D, Dsus4, G, Gsus4, A#, A#maj7, Em

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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