Clown

by Emeli Sandé

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Lyrics

I guess it’s (D)fun ni er from where you’re stand ing,

’cause from (D)o ver here I missed the joke.

Clear the (D)way for my crash (Em7)land ing.

I’ve done it a gain,

an oth er (Cm6)num ber for your notes.

I’d be (D)smil ing if I was n’t so des p’rate.

I’d be (D)pa tient if I had the time.

I could (D)stop and ans wer all of your ques tions

as soon as I find out how I can move from the back of the line.

I’ll be your (G)clown,

be hind the (Cmaj7)glass.

Go ’head and laugh

’cause it’s fun ny.

I would too

if I saw me.

I’ll be your (G)clown,

on your fav ’rite chan nel.

My life’s a (Am)cir cus, cir cus.

(Am)’Round in cir cles, (Dsus)sell ing out to (D)night.

From a (D)dis tance my choice is sim ple.

From a (D)dis tance I can en ter tain.

So you can (D)see me I put (Em7)make up on my face, but there’s no (Fmaj7)way you can feel it

from so (Am)far a way.

I’ll be your (Dsus)sell ing out to (D)night.

Clown by Emeli Sandé — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Clown” by Emeli Sandé 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 G at 63 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Clown" 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 "Clown"?
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.