Eric Clapton - Circus: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Circus" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. 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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Learn Circus Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Eric Clapton
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Circus" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Amaj7 B/A Little man with his eyes on fire, Cdim C#m B And his smile so bright. Amaj7 B/A In his hands are the toys you gave, Cdim C#m B To fill his heart with delight. Amaj7 B/A And in the ring stands a circus clown, Cdim C#m B Holding up a knife. Amaj7 B/A What you see and what you will hear, Cdim C#m B Will last you for the rest of your life. Chorus: Amaj7 B And it's sad, so sad, Cdim C#m B There ain't no easy way round. Amaj7 G#7 And it's sad, so sad, Bm7 D/E Amaj7 All you friends gather round Dmaj7 'Cause the circus left town. Little man with his heart so pure And his love so fine Stick with me and I'll ride with you 'Til the end of the line Hold my hand and I'll walk with you Through the darkest night And when I smile, I'll be thinking of you And every little thing will be all right Chorus - x2 The circus left town, left town The circus left town, left town You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA  Amaj7  B  Bm7  C#m  Cdim  D  Dmaj7  E  G#7  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 "Circus" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Circus" by Eric Clapton.