Clair

by Gilbert O'Sullivan

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(Gm7)Clair,

the (Cm7)mo ment I met you, I (F7)swear,

I (Dm7)felt as if some thing some (Gm)where

had (Cm7)hap pened to me, which I could n’t (F7)see.

And (Gm7)then,

the (Cm7)mo ment I met you a (F7)gain

I (Dm7)knew in my heart that we were (Gm)friends.

It (Cm7)had to be so.

It could n’t be (F7)no.

But, (Bb)try

as (Abdim7)hard as I might do, I (Cm)don’t know why

(Eb)you get to me in a way I (Bbmaj7)can’t de scribe.

(Ebmaj7)Words mean so lit tle when you (Edim)look up and smile.

I don’t care (Bb6)what peo ple say.

To me, you’re (C9)more than a child.

Oh, (Cm7)Clair,

(F9)Clair.

(Gm7)Clair,

if (Cm7)ev er a mo ment so (F7)rare

was (Dm7)cap tured for all to com were (Gm)pare,

that (Cm7)mo ment is you, in all that you (F7)do.

But (Bb)why,

in (Abdim7)spite of our age dif f’rence, (Cm)do I cry?

(Eb)Each time I leave you a I feel (Bbmaj7)I could die.

(Ebmaj7)Noth ing means more to me than (Edim)hear ing you say, “I’m going to (Bb6)mar ry you.

Will you mar ry (C9)me, Un cle Ray?” Oh, (Cm7)Clair,

(F9)Clair.

(Gm7)Clair,

I’ve (Cm7)told you be fore, don’t you (F9)dare

get back in to bed.

Can’t you see that it’s late?

No, you can’t have a drink.

Oh, all right then, but wait just a (Bb)bit

while (Abdim7)I, in an ef fort to (Cm)ba by sit,

(Eb)catch of my breath, what there is (Bbmaj7)left of it.

(Ebmaj7)You can be mur der at this (Edim)hour of the day.

But in the (Bb6)morn ing, this hour will seem a (C9)life time a way.

Oh, (Cm7)Clair,

(F9)Clair.

Oh (Bbmaj9)Clair.

Clair by Gilbert O'Sullivan — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Clair by Gilbert O'Sullivan in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Clair" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Clair"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Clair" use?
Just 18 chords: Abdim7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, C9, Cm, Cm7, +10 more. Take it one section at a time.
What other Gilbert O'Sullivan songs work for kids?
Try "ALONE AGAIN (NATURALLY)", "NOTHING RHYMED", "MATRIMONY". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.