Clementine
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[Verso 1]
C
- They're waking you up to close the bar
C Em
The street's wet you can tell by the sound of the cars
C
- The bartender's singing Clementine
C Em
While he's turning around the open sign.
[Refrão]
F G C
- Dreadful sorry - Clementine
F G
- Though you're still her man
C D7
It seems a long time gone
F D7
- Maybe the whole thing's wrong
F C G
- What if she thinks so?
C
But just didn't say so-o-o-o?
[Verso 2]
C C
- You drank yourself into slo-mo
E
Made an angel in the snow
C
- Anything to pass the time
Em
And keep that song out of yr mind
Outro
G#
-- Oh my darling
F C
- Oh my darling Clementine
D
Clementine
F G C G D7
- Dreadful sorry-y-y Clementine
F G C
- Dreadful sorry-y-y Clementine
How to play Clementine
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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.