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Vincent

Don McLean

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Vincent by Don McLean in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
Starry, Starry NiCght        PaintC Your Pallet Blue And Grey      Dm                   Dm​
Look Out On A Summer's Day F      With Eyes That Know The DarkG7ness In My Soul                                   C​
Shadows On The Hills,       SCketch CThe Trees And The Daffodils      Dm                        Dm​
Catch The Breeze And The Winter CFhills, In Colours On The Snowy LiG7nen Land                                  C    C​

Hook
And Now I Understand          DmWhat You G7Tried To Say To Me            C   G/B      Am​
How You Suffered For Your Sanity     Dm7How You TrieG7d To Set Them Free                            Am​
They Would Not Listen, They Did Not Know How        PerhaD7ps They Listen Dm7Now    G7                     C​

Instruments
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Verse 2
Starry, Starry NiCght        FlaminCg Flowers That Brightly Blaze       Dm                   Dm​
Swirling Clouds In Violet Haze      F Reflect In Vincent'sG7 Eyes Of China Blue                   C​
Colors Changing Hue,       MoCrning FiCelds Of Amber Grain          Dm                  Dm​
Weathered Faces Lined In Pain, F      Are Soothed BeneathG7 The Artist's Loving Hand                                 C​

Hook 2
For They Could Not Love You,      Dm7  But Still Your G7Love Was True                    C  G/B      Am​
And When No Hope Was LDm7eft In Sight On That Starry, Starry Night     Fm7​
You TooCk Your Life As Lovers OftA#en Do,        But I CoA7uld Have Told You Dm7Vincent
ThiFs World Was Never Meant For One As Beautiful As You       G7                           C    C​

Verse 3
Starry, Starry NiCght        PorCtraits Hung In Empty Halls         Dm              Dm​
Frameless Heads On Nameless WallsF, With Eyes That Watch The World AG7nd Can't Forget                                        C​
Like The Strangers That You've Met, The Ragged Men ICn Ragged CClothes                    Dm                  Dm​
The Silver Thorn, The Bloody Rose,F       Lie Crushed And Broken OG7n The Virgin Snow                                C​

Outro
And Now I Think I Know        Dm    What YG7ou Tried To Say To Me            C  G/B      Am​
How You Suffered For Your Sanity     Dm7How You TrieG7d To Set Them Free                            Am​
They Would Not Listen, They're Not  Listening Still     PD7erhaps They NeverDm7 Will..G7.                       C     C    C    C​
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Vincent?

The chords for Vincent are: C, Dm, F, G7, G/B, Am, Dm7, D7, Fm7, A#, A7

What is the original key of Vincent?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing Vincent?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Vincent in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Vincent be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Vincent on ukulele?

Chord Vincent can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Vincent?

Vincent uses 11 chords: C, Dm, F, G7, G/B, Am, Dm7, D7, Fm7, A#, A7

What is the easiest way to play Vincent?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Vincent released in?

Vincent was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Vincent?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Vincent to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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