The Clown
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
You can transpose up a half step and play with a half-step tuned down guitar.
[Verse 1]
Ab Abmaj7
So hard to keep giving, and get nothing back.
Bbm7 Eb9
So hard to imagine, how long this could last.
Cm7 F9
I guess grin and bear it, but so hard to laugh.
Bbm7 Eb9
When the joke's always on you.
[Verse 2]
Ab Abmaj7
Paint on a smile, over the frown.
Bbm7 Eb9
And hop in the spotlight, in front of the crowd.
Cm7 F9
Act like a big star, you feel like a clown.
Bbm7 Eb9
But afraid I may have fooled myself too.
[Chorus]
Cm7 F9
Night after night, some old charade.
Cm7 F9
Parading around, heart on display.
Bbm7 Ebm9
Try as I might, can't catch a break.
Ab - Bbm7 - Ebm9
When I go on.
[Verse 3]
Ab Abmaj7
Maybe it's useless, for me to pretend.
Bbm7 Eb9
Somehow this will work out, for me in the end.
Cm7 F9
It's better to fail, than to never begin.
Bbm7 Eb9
So fail! And fail again!
[Chorus]
Ab Abmaj7
Oh here's to delusion, flying high as I can.
Bbm7
Oh and here's to the madness
Eb9
Of not giving a damn.
Cm7 F9
Watch as I take off, refusing to land.
Bbm7 Eb9
Further than I ever could.
Ab Abmaj7 Bbm7 Eb9
Imagine...
[Outro]
Ab Abmaj7
So here's to delusion, flying high as I can.
Bbm7 Eb9
And here's to the madness, of not giving a damn.
How to play The 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 E. 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.