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Lyrics
I’ll be your clown,
be hind the glass.
Go ’head and laugh,
’cause it’s fun ny; I would too
if I saw me.
I’ll be your clown,
on your fav ’rite chan nel.
My life’s a cir cus, cir cus; round in cir cles, sell ing out to night.
Clown — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Clown" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 112 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”
- Why does "Clown" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Clown".
- What key is "Clown" by Emeli Sandé played in?
- Clown is arranged in the key of C 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 112 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 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 this real sheet music for "Clown"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Clown".
- Can I see all the notes in "Clown"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 112 BPM.