Circus
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Intro: G
G C G
Lately I've needed a purpose
G C G
Might run away with the circus
G C G
'Cause nothing I do is getting to you
Em C G
And all that I want is to break through
Em C G
Do you dream of me?
Em C G
In your deepest sleep
Em C G
Do I cling and sulk?
Em C G
In a quaint little house under rainbows
G C G
Lately I'm sick of the circus
G C G
Nothing I do has a purpose
G C G
'Cause someone's said we're on the guest list
Em C G
So maybe it might've been worth it
Em C G
Do you dream of me?
Em C G
In your darkest sleep
Em C G
Am I made of gold?
Em C G
The kind you find at the end of the rainbow
C Em
Dadadaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
C Em
Dadadaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
C G Em G
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G C G
Lately I've needed a lifeline
G C G
But all of your advances I've declined
G C G
'Cause I'm good at making excuses
G C G
Maybe playing with words has its uses
Em C G
Do you dream of me?
Em C G
In your soundest sleep
Em C G
Will you take me home?
Em C G
To a place somewhere over the rainbow
Em C G
Do you dream of me?
Em C G
In your deepest sleep
Em C G
Will you take me home?
Em C G
To a place somewhere over the rainbow
G C G
Lately I've needed a purpose
G C G
Might run away with the circus
How to play Circus
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.