Clementine
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Intro: C, E, F, C, G, C, E, F, C, G, C
C E
Clementine, don't you cry for me
F C G
when the smell of the roses fades eventually
C E
just go for now and leave me to my sleep
F C G
i'm free from this world now from this painful heartbeat
F G G Break C
hey.... clementine... don't you cry for me..
C etc........
clementine, may your path be blessed
never again to wear your black vail and dress
let each step take you far from pain
don't let this world leave this dirty old black stain
hey.... clementine... don't you cry for me
Instrumental Bridge: Am, Em, Dm, F
F G C
Clementine.... Don't you cry for me
Clementine, now it's time to part
there's no more breathe in me but still an ache in my heart
just give me one last smile and dry your eyes
we had our time and now it's time to say goodbye
hey... clementine.. don't you cry for me
hey... clementine... won't you cry for me
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.