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
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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 63 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.
Learn how to accompany it· the chords and what each hand plays, on Super Simple Chords ↗About “Clown”
- What key is "Clown" in?
- "Clown" by Emeli Sandé is in the key of G with a tempo of 63 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
- Is "Clown" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
- Can I play "Clown" without reading sheet music?
- Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
- What chords are used in "Clown"?
- This arrangement of "Clown" uses 10 chords: Am, C, Cm6, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, D, Dsus4, Em7, +2 more.
- How long does it take to learn "Clown" on piano?
- 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
- What other songs by Emeli Sandé can I play here?
- Try "HIGHS & LOWS", "BREATHING UNDERWATER", "Read All About It, Pt. III". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.