The clown
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C Em
I was a clown when I thought I had found
F G C G
A love for me and only me but she laughed at the clown
F G
turned him down turned him down
C Em
I never frown ah, ah, ah, I'm the clown
F G C G
for it breaks my heart I play the part of a clown runnin round
F G
trouble bound I'm the clown
G C Em
I wander all around, wondering if you ever cared
D C D C D
I go from place to place, I look from face to face
G G7
hoping that you will be there
All over town the word is out, it's all around
that I love her still guess I always will I'm the clown
runnin round trouble bound I'm the clown
by: José Duarte
jtduarte1@netcabo.pt
How to play The clown
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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.