Johnny Cash - Clementine: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Clementine" 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 Clementine Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Johnny Cash
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 "Clementine" smoothly on your guitar.
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F# C# She knew that Cody was the man she wanted G#7 C# But she had waited nearly all her life F# C# Just one more trip to town to tell the boys goodbye G#7 C# Then he'd be back to take her for his wife Chorus: G#7 C# (Don't you worry) Clementine Cody saddled up and left his darling Then rode to town to celebrate his plan He told them this would be his last carousing "I'm going to settle down boys if I can" Chorus: (With my darling) Clementine Someone said, "It must have been past midnight When Cody had to face a jealous man " Another story goes that no one really knows But it seems there was a dance hall girl called Nan Chorus: (Don't you tell) Clementine We do know that the shot or two was heard from some back room Then there was a silence in the place Just one more trip to town but all his chips were down They found Cody lying on his face Chorus: (Softly calling) Clementine So buddies, make a monument to lay down at his head Sure you hate to leave your pal behind Mother, help your daughter put her wedding dress away Because Cody won't be riding back this time Chorus: (To his darling) Clementine You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC#  F#  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 "Clementine" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Clementine" by Johnny Cash.