Clementine Chords
by Johnny Cash
Clementine by Johnny Cash is a moderately challenging guitar song played in the key of C. It uses the chords C, G7 and F. Use the transpose and diagram tools on this page to change the key, see each shape, or simplify the chords.
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