When The Circus Comes To Town
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A#
Could have had a chance to get out of this wreck
Gm
The time that you came and the day that you left
D#
Could have had a chance
A#
Could have had a chance
A#
Never thought I could make it this far
Gm
With a pain in my soul and a hole in my heart
D#
Never thought I could
A#
Never thought I could
F
But when the lights are turning 'round
And wheels are rolling on the ground
A# Gm
That day I'll burn this whole place down
D# A#
When the circus comes to town
A#
You left your name carved on that tree
Gm
You scratched mine out right in front of me
D#
Didn't mean that much
A#
Didn't mean that much
F
But when the lights are turning 'round
And wheels are rolling on the ground
A# Gm
That day I'll burn this whole place down
D# A#
When the circus comes to town
A#
I'll scratch your name out on that tree
Gm
I'll chase your heart right out of me
D#
Doesn't mean that much
A#
Doesn't mean that much
F
But when the lights are turning 'round
And wheels are rolling on the ground
A# Gm
That day I'll burn this whole place down
D# A#
When the circus comes to town
How to play When The Circus Comes To Town
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A#. 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.