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Clementine

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C(Oh my G7darling ClemenCtine)
She Fknew that Cody was the man she Cwanted
G7But she had waited nearly all her Clife
Just Fone more trip to town to Ctell the boys goodbye
Then G7he'd be back to take her for his Cwife
(Don't you G7worry) ClemenCtine
FCody saddled up and left his Cdarling
Then G7rode to town to celebrate his Cplan
He Ftold them this would be his last Ccarousing
I'm G7gonna settle down boys if I Ccan
(With my G7darling) ClemenCtine
FSomeone said it must have been past Cmidnight
G7When Cody had to face a jealous Cman
AnFother story goes that no Cone really knows
But it G7seems there was a dance-hall girl Ccalled Nan
(Don't you G7tell) ClemenCtine
FWe do know that a shot or two was Cheard from some back room
Then G7there was a silence in the Cplace
Just Fone more trip to town but Call his chips were down
They G7found Cody lying on his Cface
(Softly G7calling) ClemenCtine
FSo buddies make a monument to Clay down at his head
G7Sure you hate to leave your pal Cbehind
FMother help your daughter put her Cwedding dress away
Cause G7Cody won't be riding back this Ctime
(To his G7darling) ClemenCtine

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The story behind the song

"Clementine" joins Johnny Cash's body of work, appearing on his 1959 album Songs of Our Soil. Cash was known for his deep, calm, bass-baritone voice and a distinctive train-like chugging guitar rhythm from his backing band, the Tennessee Three. Much of his music explores themes of sorrow, moral tribulation, and redemption. Playing this song can evoke the spirit of his musical world, often characterized by a somber yet humble demeanor.

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Clementine

by Johnny Cash

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C G7 C

(Oh my darling Clementine)

F C

She knew that Cody was the man she wanted

G7 C

But she had waited nearly all her life

F C

Just one more trip to town to tell the boys goodbye

G7 C

Then he'd be back to take her for his wife

G7 C

(Don't you worry) Clementine

F C

Cody saddled up and left his darling

G7 C

Then rode to town to celebrate his plan

F C

He told them this would be his last carousing

G7 C

I'm gonna settle down boys if I can

G7 C

(With my darling) Clementine

F C

Someone said it must have been past midnight

G7 C

When Cody had to face a jealous man

F C

Another story goes that no one really knows

G7 C

But it seems there was a dance-hall girl called Nan

G7 C

(Don't you tell) Clementine

F C

We do know that a shot or two was heard from some back room

G7 C

Then there was a silence in the place

F C

Just one more trip to town but all his chips were down

G7 C

They found Cody lying on his face

G7 C

(Softly calling) Clementine

F C

So buddies make a monument to lay down at his head

G7 C

Sure you hate to leave your pal behind

F C

Mother help your daughter put her wedding dress away

G7 C

Cause Cody won't be riding back this time

G7 C

(To his darling) Clementine

About Clementine Chords by Johnny Cash

Learn how to play Clementine by Johnny Cash with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Clementine chords”, “Clementine guitar chords”, or “Johnny Cash Clementine chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Clementine chords and for experienced players who want accurate Clementine lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, G7, F.

FAQ — Clementine by Johnny Cash

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What key is "Clementine" in?

The chords for "Clementine" show the original chord names (including C, G7, F). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.