Clown chords by Emeli Sandé (Official Version)

GuitarPianoUkulele

Am
D/F#
G
Em7
Cmaj9
Cm6
Cmaj7
Am/G
Dsus4
D
Em9
Fmaj7

Verse 1
Am 
D/F# 
I guess it's funnier
G 
from where you're standing
Am 
D/F# 
G 
'Cause from over   here I missed the joke
Am 
D/F# 
Em7 
Clear the way    for my crash landing
Cmaj9 
I've done it again
Cm6 
G 
Another number for your notes

Verse 2
Am 
D/F# 
G 
I'd be smiling if I wasn't so desperate
Am 
D/F# 
G 
I'd be patient if I had the time
Am 
D/F# 
I could stop   and answer
Em7 
all of your questions
Cmaj9 
As soon as I find out
Cm6 
G 
How I can move from the back of the line

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Chorus 1
G 
I'll be your clown
Cmaj7 
Behind the glass
Am 
Go 'head and laugh
Am/G 
'Cause it's funny
Dsus4 
D 
I would too if I saw me
G 
I'll be your clown
Cmaj7 
On your favorite channel
Am 
My life's is a circus, circus
Am/G 
Dsus4 
D 
Round  in circles, selling  out tonight

Verse 3
Am 
D/F# 
G 
I'd be less angry  if it was my decision
Am 
D/F# 
G 
And the money  was just rolling in
Am 
D/F# 
Em7 
If I had more   than my ambition
Cmaj9 
I'll have time for please
Cm6 
I'll have time for thank you
G 
As soon as I win

Chorus 2
G 
I'll be your clown
Cmaj7 
Behind the glass
Am 
Go 'head and laugh
Am/G 
'Cause it's funny
Dsus4 
D 
I would too if I saw me
G 
I'll be your clown
Cmaj7 
On your favorite channel
Am 
My life's is a circus, circus
Am/G 
Dsus4 
D 
Round  in circles, selling  out tonight

Bridge 1
Cmaj9 
D 
G 
From a distance my choice is simple
Cmaj9 
D 
G 
From a distance I can entertain
Cmaj9 
D 
So you can see me
Em9 
I put makeup on my face
Fmaj7 
But there's no way      you can feel it
Am 
Dsus4 
From so far away

Chorus 3
G 
I'll be your clown
Cmaj7 
Behind the glass
Am 
Go 'head and laugh
Am/G 
'Cause it's funny
Dsus4 
D 
I would too if I saw me
G 
I'll be your clown
Cmaj7 
On your favorite channel
Am 
My life's is a circus, circus
Am/G 
Dsus4 
D 
Round  in circles, I'm selling  out tonight

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GuitarPianoUkulele

Am
D/F#
G
Em7
Cmaj9
Cm6
Cmaj7
Am/G
Dsus4
D
Em9
Fmaj7

Tuning: E A D G B EDifficulty: IntermediateKey: G majorBPM: 64

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Finger positions, low to high (E A D G B e). 0 is open, x is muted.

Am: x-0-2-2-1-0
D/F#: 2-x-0-2-3-x
G: 3-2-0-0-0-3
Em7: 0-2-2-0-3-0
Cmaj9: x-3-2-4-3-x
Cm6: x-3-1-2-1-x
Cmaj7: x-3-2-0-0-0
Am/G: 3-x-2-2-1-0
Dsus4: x-x-0-2-3-3
D: x-x-0-2-3-2
Em9: 0-2-0-0-0-2
Fmaj7: x-x-3-2-1-0

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This is the definitive original version of Clown by Emeli Sandé, transcribed exactly as it was recorded in the studio. Unlike our simplified arrangement, this chart preserves the precise chord voicings and progressions in the original key of G major. It is designed for guitarists ready to move past the basics and capture the true feel of Emeli Sandé's performance.