Clown Song
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Intro: C
[Refrão]
C F
Saw a clown out in the rain
C
It was kinda sad without the paint
Am D
When everyone around him say
F G C F
He's out of style and out of place
[Verso 1]
C F
Like a dog tied to a tree
G Am
For all the passing by to see
D F
And wonder if it have a name
C G
Or when's the last time that it ate?
[Verso 2]
F
Like a leaf that never turned
G Am
Now I'm out of grave concern
F G C F
Now everyone I know is red
G C
I'll hold my chin below my head
[Refrão]
C F
Just like a clown out in the rain
C
It's kinda sad without the paint
Am D
When everyone around him say
F G
He's out of style and out of place
Instrumental:
C F G Am
D7 F C G C G
[Ponte]
G F
Like a bird out in the street
G Am
Flew so far from that old tree
Dm7 F
I fell so far from where I flew
C Am D7
And lost the only thing I knew
[Refrão]
F
A clown out in the rain
C
It's kinda sad without the paint
Am D7
When everyone around him say
F G C F C
He's out of style and out of place
How to play Clown Song
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.