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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Clair" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Eb, 120 BPM.
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About “Clair”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Clair" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Clair" is in Eb.
- 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.
- Does "Clair" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Clair" is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM.
- What chords are in "Clair"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Eb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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