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Vincent

Don McLean

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
Starry, Starry NiDght        PaintD Your Pallet Blue And Grey      Em                   Em​
Look Out On A Summer's Day G      With Eyes That Know The DarkA7ness In My Soul                                   D​
Shadows On The Hills,       SDketch DThe Trees And The Daffodils      Em                        Em​
Catch The Breeze And The Winter CGhills, In Colours On The Snowy LiA7nen Land                                  D    D​

Hook
And Now I Understand          EmWhat You A7Tried To Say To Me            D   A/C#       Bm​
How You Suffered For Your Sanity     Em7How You TrieA7d To Set Them Free                            Bm​
They Would Not Listen, They Did Not Know How        PerhaE7ps They Listen Em7Now    A7                     D​

Instruments
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Verse 2
Starry, Starry NiDght        FlaminDg Flowers That Brightly Blaze       Em                   Em​
Swirling Clouds In Violet Haze      G Reflect In Vincent'sA7 Eyes Of China Blue                   D​
Colors Changing Hue,       MoDrning FiDelds Of Amber Grain          Em                  Em​
Weathered Faces Lined In Pain, G      Are Soothed BeneathA7 The Artist's Loving Hand                                 D​

Hook 2
For They Could Not Love You,      Em7  But Still Your A7Love Was True                    D  A/C#       Bm​
And When No Hope Was LEm7eft In Sight On That Starry, Starry Night     Gm7​
You TooDk Your Life As Lovers OftCen Do,        But I CB7ould Have Told YouEm7 Vincent
ThiGs World Was Never Meant For One As Beautiful As You       A7                           D    D​

Verse 3
Starry, Starry NiDght        PorDtraits Hung In Empty Halls         Em              Em​
Frameless Heads On Nameless WallsG, With Eyes That Watch The World AA7nd Can't Forget                                        D​
Like The Strangers That You've Met, The Ragged Men IDn Ragged CDlothes                    Em                  Em​
The Silver Thorn, The Bloody Rose,G       Lie Crushed And Broken OA7n The Virgin Snow                                D​

Outro
And Now I Think I Know        Em    What YA7ou Tried To Say To Me            D  A/C#       Bm​
How You Suffered For Your Sanity     Em7How You TrieA7d To Set Them Free                            Bm​
They Would Not Listen, They're Not  Listening Still     PE7erhaps They NeverEm7 Will..A7.                       D     D    D    D​
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Vincent?

The chords for Vincent are: D, Em, G, A7, A/C#, Bm, Em7, E7, Gm7, C, B7

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: D, Em, G, A7, A/C#, Bm, Em7, E7, Gm7, C, B7

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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