O Clever One
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[Intro ]
Am D Am Em D
Am
verse 1
D Am
A child is born
D Em Am
In the small hours of the morn'
D Em Am
There's people stand and wait
Em D
Welcome him with open arms
Chorus
C#7
O
F#7
O clever boy
G Em
Just born (Don’t know nothing)
D Am
Don’t know nothing
Interlude
D Em Am Em D
Am
verse 2
D Am
Now the child is growing
Em D Em Am
And you find she’s got her own
D Am
Nothing standing in her path
Em D
It’s where she’s going not where she’s at
Chorus
C#7
O (Girl, girl, girl)
F#7 G
O clever girl (You know the world)
G
Know the world (Always knocking)
Em D Am
Always comes knocking
Instrumental Bridge
D Em Am Em D
Em Am D Em Am
Em D Am
verse 3
D
Before you know the child is gone
Am
(Standing out to find the coin)
Em D
And in their place a bitter one
Em Am
(Stand by the sun, for the make love)
D
Taught them to always be afraid
Em Am
(Afraid to face the power of the one)
D
They can’t remember where they're from
D
(They're from this cup to own your heart)
Out-Chorus
C#7
Oh (Clever one)
F#7
O clever one (Don't be reborn)
G
Be reborn
G
(You ain’t nothing)
Em D
You ain’t nothing
How to play O Clever One
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 Am. 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.