Clay Baby
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verse 1:
C G/B
Clay baby I don't mind
F
You deserve a marvelous life
C G/B
But I don't want to come
Dm F
home to federal architecture
C G/B
Clay baby I realize
F
You deserve a convivial life
C G/B
But I don't want to come
Dm F
home to grim arithmetic
Chorus:
Dm Am F
Drunk on my destiny
Dm Am F
Paramount love
Dm Am
She takes the air
F
out of my world
Dm Am
I can't breath without her
verse 2:
C G/B F
Facing your back I can
always tell when you're
C
crying Your voice gets so
G/B Dm F
positive so compensating
C G/B
You just want to feel the love
F
The same love that you give
C G/B
Is it really that much
Dm F
to ask for? Yes it is
(Repeat Chorus)
Outro:
Am Dm G G/B Am
F E G Am
F E G Am(hold)
How to play Clay Baby
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 C. 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.