Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_56 (special_notes VARCHAR, year INTEGER)

### Question ###
What is the special notes value for years under 2009?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT special_notes FROM table_name_56 WHERE year < 2009