Circus Money
View chords used in this chart
[Intro]/keyboard
|D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |
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|D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |
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|G7sus4 G7 |G7sus4 G7 |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
|G7sus4 G7 |G7sus4 G7 |Ebmaj7 Eb6 |Ebmaj7 Eb6 |
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
|Ebmaj7 Eb6 |Ebmaj7 Eb6 |
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[Verso 1]
D7sus4/A
They bang the hammer and they pitch the tents
D7sus4/A
Throw up some posters for the residents
D7sus4/A
Your daddy's footfalls on the rain-slicked streets
D7sus4/A
You try to keep up with your tiny feets
G7sus4 G7 G7sus4 G7
Take it easy baby nice and slow
D7sus4/A
Little Walter's got a ways to go
G7sus4 G7 G7sus4 G7
I lacks a nickel momma don't you know
[Refrão]
Ebmaj7 Eb6 Ebmaj7 Eb6
Circus money for the early show
Ebmaj7 Eb6 Ebmaj7 Eb6
Circus money for the early show
[Verso 2]
The tiger's sleeping and he can't wake up
D7sus4/A
You pitch some pennies in a paper cup
D7sus4/A
They guess your age they guess your weight
D7sus4/A
You toss the softballs at the china plates
G7sus4 G7 G7sus4 G7
Hold'er steady baby there you go
D7sus4/A
Let me hit you honey sweet and low
G7sus4 G7 G7sus4 G7
Thus the tab is written blow by blow
[Refrão]
Ebmaj7 Eb6 Ebmaj7 Eb6
Circus money for the early show
Ebmaj7 Eb6 Ebmaj7 Eb6
Circus money for the early show
Saxophone solo
|D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |
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|D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
|G7sus4 G7 |G7sus4 G7 |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
|G7sus4 G7 |G7sus4 G7 |Ebmaj7 Eb6 |Ebmaj7 Eb6 |
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
|Ebmaj7 Eb6 |Ebmaj7 Eb6 |
* * * * * * * *
D7sus4/A
All the horses baby all the men
D7sus4/A
Round the circle and around again
D7sus4/A
You watch some hobo take a nasty spill
D7sus4/A
Laugh like a bastard oh you know you will
G7sus4 G7 G7sus4 G7
You got to have it when you first walk up
D7sus4
You drop a dollar in the old tin cup
G7sus4 G7 G7sus4 G7
You're gonna need it when it's time to go
[Refrão]
Ebmaj7 Eb6 Ebmaj7 Eb6
Circus money for the early show
Ebmaj7 Eb6 Ebmaj7 Eb6
Circus money for the early show
Closing sequence
|D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |
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|D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
|G7sus4 G7 |G7sus4 G7 |D7sus4/A |D7sus4/A |
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
|G7sus4 G7 |G7sus4 G7 |Ebmaj7 Eb6 |Ebmaj7 Eb6 |
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
|Ebmaj7 Eb6 |Ebmaj7 Eb6 | ..fade
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How to play Circus Money
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 D. 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.