Clown — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Clown" by Emeli Sande 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, 64 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

Lyrics

I guess it’s (D)fun ni er from where you’re (G)stand ing, ’cause from (D)o ver here I missed the (G)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 (G)notes. I’d be I’d be smil ing if I was n’t so (G)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 a head and (Am)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, (Dsus4)sell ing out to night. I’d be less an gry if it was my de ci (G)sion. p’rate. And the (D)mon ey was just roll ing in. If I (D)had more than wer my am your bi tion, I’ll have time for please, I’ll have time for thank you as soon as I win. I’ll be your (G)clown, be hind the (Cmaj7)glass. Go a head and (Am)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, (Dsus4)sell ing out to night. (Dsus4)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 (Am)cir cus, cir cus. (Am)’Round in cir cles. I’m (Dsus4)sell ing out to (D)night.

Song Details

Category
Pop
Key
G
Tempo
64 BPM
Difficulty
medium

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How to Play "Clown" on Piano

  1. 1
    Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
  2. 2
    Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
  3. 3
    Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
  4. 4
    Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
  5. 5
    Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.