Other arrangements of Cathy's Clown
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I’ve got to stand (F)tall.
You know a man that can’t sin (F)crawl.
For when he knows you tell of lies and he lets them pass so by, then he’s (C7)not a man at (F)all.
Don’t want your love
an y more.
Don’t want your kiss
es, that’s for sure.
I die each (Dm)time
I hear this (Bb)sound.
Here he (F)comes.
That’s Cath y’s clown.
When you see me shed a (F)tear
You and you know that it’s sin (F)cere,
don’t when you think it’s kind of sad that you’re treat ing me so bad, then or (C7)don’t you e ven (F)care?
Don’t want your love
an y more.
Don’t want your kiss
es, that’s for sure.
I die each (Dm)time
I hear this (Bb)sound.
Here he (F)comes.
That’s Cath y’s clown.
When you see me shed a clown.
Cathy's Clown — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Cathy's Clown" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Bb, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Cathy's Clown”
- Why does "Cathy's Clown" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Cathy's Clown".
- What key is "Cathy's Clown" by Everly Brothers played in?
- Cathy's Clown is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Cathy's Clown"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Cathy's Clown" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Cathy's Clown"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Cathy's Clown"?
- "Cathy's Clown" was originally performed by Everly Brothers. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Cathy's Clown"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Bb, C7, Dm, F. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- What other songs by Everly Brothers can I play here?
- Try "All I HaveTo Do Is Dream", "I KISSED YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is this real sheet music for "Cathy's Clown"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Cathy's Clown".
- Can I see all the notes in "Cathy's Clown"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Bb at 100 BPM.
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