Emeli Sande - Clown: Guitar Chords

Learn to play "Clown" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

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Am            D/F#                       G
I guess it's funnier from where you're standing
Am          D/F#                       G
'Cause from over here I've missed the joke
Am          D/F#              Em
Cleared the way for my crash landing
               C             Cm              G
I've done it again, another number for your notes

I'd be smiling if I wasn't so desperate
I'd be patient if I had the time
I could stop and answer all of your questions
As soon as I find out how I can move from the back of the line

Chorus:
                  G
So I'll be your clown
             G/C
Behind the glass
              Am                Am/G
Go 'head and laugh 'cause it's funny
        Dsus4     D
I would too if I saw me
               G
I'll be your clown
                   G/C
On your favorite channel
             Am            Am/G
My life's a circus-circus rounding circles
    Dsus4          D
I'm selling out tonight

I'd be less angry if it was my decision
And the money was just rolling in
If I had more than my ambition
I'll have time for please,
I'll have time for thank you as soon as I win

Chorus

C       D                     G
From a distance my choice is simple
C       D                   G
From a distance I can entertain
C           D            Em
So you can see me I put makeup on my face
                F
But there's no way you can feel it
        Am
From so far away



Chorus



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Guitar Chord Diagrams

Am

Guitar chord Am

C

Guitar chord C

Cm

Guitar chord Cm

D

Guitar chord D

Dsus4

Guitar chord Dsus4

Em

Guitar chord Em

F

Guitar chord F

F#

Guitar chord F#

G

Guitar chord G

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably.

If you are also interested in learning how to play "Clown" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Clown" by Emeli Sande.