Send In The Clowns

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[Intro]
G G/A D G D
A7 D Dmaj7 D7 G
Em G A D A D
[Verse 1]
G D G D
Isn't it rich? Aren't we a pair?
A7 D Dmaj7 D7 G
Me here at last on the ground, you in mid-air
Em G D Em A
Send in the clowns
[Verse 2]
G D G D
Isn't it bliss? Don't you approve?
A7 D Dmaj7 D7 G
One who keeps tearing around, aone who can't move
Em G A G D
But where are the clowns? Send in the clowns
[Chorus]
C#m7 F#m C#m7 F#m
Just when I stopped opening doors
C#m7 F#m C#m Bm7
Finally knowing the one that I wanted was yours
F#m E7 F#m C#m
Making my entrance again with my usual flair
Bm7 C#m7 Em7 A7 Em A7
Sure of my lines no one is there.
[Verse 3]
G D G D
Don't you love farce? My fault, I fear
A7 D Dmaj7 D7 G
I thought that you'd want what I want, sorry my dear
Em G A7 Em A7
But where are the clowns? Quick, send in the clowns
Em G A7 D
Don't bother they're here.
[Instrumental]
G G/A D G D
A7 D Dmaj7 D7 G
Em G A D A D
[Verse 4]
G D G D
Isn't it rich? Isn't it queer?
A7 D Dmaj7 D7 G
Losing my timing this late in my career?
Em A7 G A7
But where are the clowns? There ought to be clowns
Em G A7 D
Well maybe next year

Send In The Clowns chords and lyrics

Free chords for Send In The Clowns by Judy Collins. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

[Intro]
G  G/A   D    G     D
A7   D  Dmaj7  D7    G
Em  G  A   D   A    D
[Verse 1]
[Verse 2]
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
[Instrumental]
G  G/A   D    G     D
A7   D  Dmaj7  D7    G
Em  G  A   D   A    D
[Verse 4]

Send In The Clowns Chords by Judy Collins

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Send In The Clowns Chords · Judy Collins