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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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Clair" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of Eb, 120 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Clair”
- Can I play "Clair" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Clair" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Clair" by Gilbert O'Sullivan played in?
- Clair is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Clair"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Clair" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "Clair"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Clair"?
- "Clair" was originally performed by Gilbert O'Sullivan. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Clair"?
- This arrangement uses 18 chords: Abdim7, Bb, Bb6, Bbmaj7, Bbmaj9, C9, Cm, Cm7, +10 more.
- What other songs by Gilbert O'Sullivan can I play here?
- Try "ALONE AGAIN (NATURALLY)", "NOTHING RHYMED", "MATRIMONY". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Can a complete beginner play "Clair"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Clair" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Clair"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Clair" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.
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