Nasty Evil Clown
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F#m A
He doesn't like the circus, or smiling little kids
Bm F#m A E
He hates it if you laugh at him, he keeps his heart well hid
F#m A
He will not do a cartwheel, and if he's falling down
Bm F#m
Then he's prob'ly drunk, and needs a shave
A E F#m
He's the nasty, evil clown
E F#m
The funny car gives him backaches
E F#m
He hates big floppy shoes
E F#m
A child cries, the other clowns sigh,
A E
"Evil, is that you?"
Fill:
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E|---------3---2-0-----
Don't waste your breath to thank him, he'll smash ice cream on your head
He'd rather give out spankings to women in his bed
He breaks out wearing make-up, he'd rather wear a frown
Don't make him mad, he'll hurt your dad
He's the nasty, evil clown
The funny car gives him backaches
He hates big floppy shoes
A child cries, the other clowns sigh,
"Evil, is that you?"
He will not do a cartwheel, and if he's falling down
Then he's prob'ly drunk, and needs a shave
He's the nasty, evil clown
Don't make him mad, he'll hurt your dad
He's the nasty, evil clown
AAAAAAAAAA EEEEEEEE F#m.........
He's the nasty..... evil.... clown.......
How to play Nasty Evil Clown
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#m. 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.