Best 20 Leonard Cohen Songs

Leonard Cohen, the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter, poet, and novelist, left an indelible mark on the music industry with his deeply introspective and emotionally resonant songs. With a career spanning several decades, Cohen’s music explored themes of love, spirituality, and the human condition. In this article, we delve into some of his best songs that showcase his poetic genius and musical prowess.

We asked a Question “What is your  Leonard Cohen Song”  and Based upon this question The result of the poll shaped like this list below. Best 20 Leonard Cohen Songs

20- The Old Revolution

I fought in the old revolution
on the side of the ghost and the King.
Of course I was very young
and I thought that we were winning;
I can’t pretend I still feel very much like singing
as they carry the bodies away.

19- Love itself

I’ll try to say a little more:
Love went on and on
Until it reached an open door –
Then Love Itself
Love Itself was gone.

18- Take this Waltz

“Take This Waltz” is a song by Canadian artist musician Leonard Cohen, initially released as a component of the 1986 Federico García Lorca tribute collection Poet in New York (Poeta en Nueva York) ] and as a single.

17- Democracy

16- Joan of Arc

It was deep into his fiery heart
he took the dust of Joan of Arc,
and then she clearly understood
if he was fire, oh then she must be wood.
I saw her wince, I saw her cry,
I saw the glory in her eye.
Myself I long for love and light,
but must it come so cruel, and oh so bright?

15- The Stranger Song

14- Avalanche

The verses depend on a poem he had already composed. He recognized in a 1992 meeting with Paul Zollo that his “chop”, his exceptional example of playing traditional guitar, is behind large portions of his initial melodies, and this one components Cohen’s trademark quick, syncopated established guitar design as the backup on the recording of the tune

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13- Seems So Long Ago , Nancy

12- A Thousand Kisses Deep

And sometimes when the night is slow,
The wretched and the meek,
We gather up our hearts and go,
A Thousand Kisses Deep.

11- The Future

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10 – Everybody Knows

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And everybody knows that you’re in trouble
Everybody knows what you’ve been through
From the bloody cross on top of Calvary
To the beach of Malibu
Everybody knows it’s coming apart
Take one last look at this Sacred Heart
Before it blows
And everybody knows

9- I’m Your Man

8- Chelsea Hotel #2

I don’t mean to suggest that I loved you the best,
I can’t keep track of each fallen robin.
I remember you well in the Chelsea Hotel,
that’s all, I don’t even think of you that often.

7- Anthem

I can’t run no more
with that lawless crowd
while the killers in high places
say their prayers out loud.
But they’ve summoned, they’ve summoned up
a thundercloud
and they’re going to hear from me.

6- Dance with me to the end of time

“Dance With Me to the End of Love” is a 1984 song by Leonard Cohen. It was initially performed by Cohen on his 1984 collection Various Positions

5- Bird on the Wire

Like a baby, stillborn,
Like a beast with his horn
I have torn everyone who reached out for me.
But I swear by this song
And by all that I have done wrong
I will make it all up to thee.
I saw a beggar leaning on his wooden crutch,
He said to me, “You must not ask for so much.”
And a pretty woman leaning in her darkened door,
She cried to me, “Hey, why not ask for more?”

4- Suzanne

3- So Long Marianne

For now I need your hidden love
I’m cold as a new razor blade
You left when I told you I was curious
I never said that I was brave

2- Hallelujah

1- Famous Blue Raincoat

“Famous Blue Raincoat”  is a song by Leonard Cohen. It is the 6th track on his third collection,

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