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[Intro: ]C 4x
 
[Refrão]
C arpeggio Cmaj7 C7
Clouds, I can't keep my eyes off of them clouds in the sky,
C7 F G C
'Cause I know it won't be long..won't be long.
C arpeggio Cmaj7 C7
Clouds, I can't keep my eyes off of them clouds in the sky,
C7 F G C
'Cause I know it won't be long..won't be long.
 
verse 1
 
F C
I wake up in the morning and I'm waiting.
F C
Creation seems to be ant-ic-apating.
F
And I'd love to be the one,
Em
to introduce you to G-d's Son.
Dm G7
'Cause you may be why He's been hesitating.
 
[Refrão]
C arpeggio Cmaj7 C7
Clouds, I can't keep my eyes off of them clouds in the sky,
C7 F G C
'Cause I know it won't be long..won't be long.
 
verse 2
 
F C
Talk 'bout your rock stars coming to town.
F C
Well are you blind to all the times they've let you down!
F
Listen to when thata Angel shouts!
Em
You'll know what I been talking about!
Dm G7
And once you feel sad,if you're still hangin' 'round.
 
[Refrão]
C arpeggio Cmaj7 C7
Clouds, I can't keep my eyes off of them clouds in the sky,
C7 F G C
'Cause I know it won't be long..won't be long. talkin' 'bout clouds! (then into solo)
 
Solo
 
C F C F C F G C
 
verse 3
 
F C
In a twinklin' of an eye,
F C C
we won't even have the time to say goodbye.....So Goodbye!
F
But you can come on with us now.
Em
If you give your life to Jesus now,
Dm G7
And suddenly take an interest in the sky!
 
[Refrão]
C arpeggio Cmaj7 C7
Clouds, I can't keep my eyes off of them clouds in the sky,
C7 F G C
'Cause I know it won't be long..won't be long....yea clouds...
C arpeggio Cmaj7 C7
Clouds, I can't keep my eyes off of them clouds in the sky,
C7 F G C
'Cause I know it won't be long..won't be long.
F G C
no no no no no a no it won't be long, it won't be long
F G C C arpeggio out end
yes, I know, it won't be long won't be long, it won't be long!

How to play Clouds

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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.

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