Clown

by Emeli Sandé
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Lyrics

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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Clown" by Emeli Sandé in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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.

About “Clown

Can I learn "Clown" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Clown" with hands-separate practice in G at 63 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Clown"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Clown" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Clown"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Clown" is in the key of G at 63 BPM.

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