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Suzanne – Leonard Cohen – Guitar Tutorial

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Suzanne Chords:

Time Signature
Girl in a jacket
Girl in a jacket
112 bpm
Difficulty: Intermediate
Girl in a jacket

“Suzanne” is a beautiful, mellow song that’s perfect for beginner guitarists. It uses a small set of chords—E, F#m, G#m, and A—that repeat throughout, making it easy to follow along once you get comfortable with the changes. You can even simplify things by avoiding the octave shapes at first and just focusing on clean, steady chord strums.

For strumming, keep it simple and relaxed—something like a steady down-up pattern works great. This song is ideal for building rhythm, practicing smooth transitions, and developing a calm, musical feel. Once you’re comfortable, you can add in extra notes or fuller chord shapes to make it sound richer.

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