artist
View chords used in this chart
tuning: standard E A D G
twelve string bass transcribed for four string
intro
A--2-0-2-0-2-------------2-0-2-0-2------------2-0-2-0-2--------
E--------------0-----------------------0-------------------0------
Oh oh Oh oh Oh oh
A--2-0-2-0-2/7----------------------
E----------------------------------
first verse
A----2-------------------------2--------------------------------
E------------------0----------------------0-------------------
I don't need no money honey fortune or fame oh oh cause
A---2-----------------------------2----------------------------
E----------------0------------------------3-2-0---------------
I got all the riches baby that one man can claim oh oh So
A--2--------------------------------------2------------------------------
E------------3-2-0--------------------------------------3-2-0-------------
take off your coat and close the door forget your stupid pride oh oh I'm
A--2-----------------------------2----------------------------------
E-------------3-2-0--------------------------3-2-0------------------
not afraid of falling down or staying up all night yeah You're
prechorus
A-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0
E------------------------------------------------
gonna see it my way now don't try to bring me
A-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-
E--------------------------------------------------------------
down My life's a circus an insane chain of circumstances I
chorus
A---2-0-2-0-2-2-------------------0--2-0-2-0-2-2---------------------
E----------------------0--------------------------------0-----------
never had a lot to lose oh oh I never let it slow me down oh oh
A---0--2-0-2-0-2-2----------------------0--2-0-2-0-2-2--------
E-----------------------0---------------------------------0---
I never had a lot of love now honey never had a lot to lose
second verse
I can't explain the time it takes to make you understand
I know you'll get to like it if you only take my hand
I hope I get some time tonight to see you coming round
What can I give you in return for one night on the town hey
prechorus
chorus
bridge
E--0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-0-
Not till daylight Not till daylight daylight daylight, etc.
E-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-4-
I tried to tell you it's a pain you can't hide
My life's a circus An insane chain of circumstances
repeat chorus to fade
How to play artist
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.