Clouds
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Intro: F C# Dm C# F
verse 1
C# Dm C# F
See the clouds adrift so far below
C# Dm A F7
Ever changing as they come and go
Dm Gm
Makes me wonder why I'm up so high
Gm7 C Bb C Bb F
When really I am down so low
verse 2
C# Dm C# F
Of all the wonders I was one allowed
C# Dm A F7
I think that I would always choose a cloud
Dm Gm
Always brings my feelings right out loud
Bb C Gm C Bb F
Whether I'm ashamed or proud
Bridge
Gm Am Bb F
On this airplane comin' home to you
Gm Am Bb
Sometimes I think I've flown my whole life through
D# D7 C
My whole life...through
Bb Am Gm Dm C Bb C Bb F
As I wing my way to you
verse 3
C# Dm C# F
See the clouds they're giving life below
C# Dm A F7
In colors that the canvas cannot show
Dm Gm
Keeping secrets no one else could know
Bb C Gm C Bb F
For I'm the one who told them so
verse 4
Gm Am Bb F
Now and then I get up close to you
Gm Am Bb
I'd like to stay but I'm just passing through
Gm Am Bb C
So I'll have to say goodbye
Gm Am Bb C F C# F C# F
Until next time I fly
How to play Clouds
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 F. 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.