Everly Brothers - Cathy’s Clown Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar D chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
[chorus]
[G] [D] [G] [D] [G] [D] [G]
Don’t want your [G]looo[D]ooo[G]ove [D]any [G]more [D] [G]
Don’t [D]want your [G]kiii[D]iii[G]isses [D]that’s for [G]sure [D] [G]
I [D]die each [Em]time I hear this [C]sound [D]
Here he [G]coo[D]oo[G]omes that’s [D]Cathy’s [G]clown [D] [G]
[Opening]
I’ve gotta stand [G]tall [C]
[G]You know a [C]man can’t [G]crawl [C] [G]
For when he [C]knows you tell lies and he hears ’em passin’ by
He’s [D]not a man at [G]all [C] [G]
[verse 2]
Don’t want your [G]looo[D]ooo[G]ove [D]any [G]more [D] [G]
Don’t [D]want your [G]kiii[D]iiis[G]ses [D]that’s for [G]sure [D] [G]
I [D]die each [Em]time I hear this [C]sound [D]
Here he [G]coo[D]oo[G]omes that’s [D]Cathy’s [G]clown [D] [G]
[Closing]
When you see me shed a [G]tear [C] [G]
And you [C]know that it’s sin[G]cere [C] [G]
Don’t cha [C]think it’s kinda sad that you’re treatin’ me so bad
Or [D]don’t you even [G]care
[chorus]
Don’t want your [G]looo[D]ooo[G]ove [D]any [G]more [D] [G]
Don’t [D]want your [G]kiii[D]iii[G]isses [D]that’s for [G]sure [D] [G]
I [D]die each [Em]time I hear this [C]sound [D]
Here he [G]coo[D]oo[G]omes that’s [D]Cathy’s [G]clown [D] [G]
How to play Cathy's Clown on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Everly Brothers - Cathy's Clown on guitar requires 4 chords and 5 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↑↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Cathy's Clown uses these transitions most often: D → G (38), G → D (36), and G → C (9). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - D chord transition.
1. G → D chord transition
To move from G to D;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
2. D → Em chord transition
To move from D to Em;
- While playing D, lift your index finger from G string fret 2.
- Lift your middle finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from B string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
3. Em → C chord transition
To move from Em to C;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
4. C → D chord transition
To move from C to D;
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 3.
5. G → C chord transition
To move from G to C;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
Cathy's Clown chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Cathy's Clown.
- Cathy's Clown includes 101 chord transitions, 5 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.03% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- Cathy's Clown contains 5 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Cathy's Clown connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → C: 25%
- G → D: 24%
After D, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (29%), A (17%), and Em (17%).- D → G: 29%
- D → Em: 17%