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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Clown" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 63 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 “Clown”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Clown"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Clown" by Emeli Sandé played in?
- Clown is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Clown"?
- The arrangement plays at 63 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "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 "Clown"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Clown"?
- "Clown" was originally performed by Emeli Sandé. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Clown"?
- This arrangement uses 10 chords: Am, C, Cm6, Cmaj7, Cmaj9, D, Dsus4, Em7, +2 more.
- What other songs by Emeli Sandé can I play here?
- Try "HIGHS & LOWS", "BREATHING UNDERWATER", "Read All About It, Pt. III". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Clown". Key of G, 63 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.