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(F)Is n’t it (C)rich?
(F)Are we a (C)pair?
Me here at (Cmaj7)last on the ground,
you in mid (F)air...
Send in the (C)clowns.
(F)Is n’t it (C)bliss?
(F)Don’t you ap (C)prove?
(F)One who keeps (Cmaj7)tear ing a round,
one who can’t (F)move...
Where are the (C)clowns?
(F)Send in the (C)clowns.
(G)Just when I (Em)stopped
(Bm)o pen ing (Em)doors,
(Bm)fi nal ly (Em)know ing the one that I want ed was (Am)yours.
(E)Mak ing my (Am7)en trance a (D)gain with my (Dm)u su al (Esus)flair,
(Fm)sure of my (Em)lines,
no one is (C)there.
(F)Don’t you love (C)farce?
(F)My fault, I (C)fear.
I thought that (Cmaj7)you’d want what I want.
Sor ry, my (F)dear.
But where are the (C)clowns?
There (F)ought to be (C)clowns.
Quick, (F)send in the (C)clowns.
What a sur (Em)prise!
(Bm)Who could fore (Em)see
(Bm)I’d come to (Em)feel a bout you what you felt a bout (Am)me?
(E)Why on ly (Am7)now when I (D)see that you’ve (Dm)drift ed a (Esus)way?
(Fm)What a sur (Em)prise...
What a cli (C)ché...
(F)Is n’t it (C)rich,
(F)is n’t it (C)queer,
los ing my (Cmaj7)tim ing this late want.
in my ca (F)reer?
And where are the (C)clowns?
Quick, (F)send in the (C)clowns.
Don’t (F)both er, they’re (C)clowns.
What a sur (C)here.
Send In The Clowns — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Send In The Clowns" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 69 BPM.
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About “Send In The Clowns”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Send In The Clowns" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Send In The Clowns" is in C.
- What key is "Send In The Clowns" by Stephen Sondheim played in?
- Send In The Clowns 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 "Send In The Clowns"?
- The arrangement plays at 69 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Send In The Clowns" 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 "Send In The Clowns"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Send In The Clowns"?
- "Send In The Clowns" was originally performed by Stephen Sondheim. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Stephen Sondheim can I play here?
- Try "LOSING MY MIND", "Agony (Film Version)", "Any Moment - Part I". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "Send In The Clowns" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Send In The Clowns" is in the key of C at 69 BPM.
- What chords are in "Send In The Clowns"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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