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Vincent

Don McLean

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

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Pop Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Verse
Starry, Starry NiEght        PaintE Your Pallet Blue And Grey      F#m                    F#m​
Look Out On A Summer's Day A      With Eyes That Know The DarkB7ness In My Soul                                   E​
Shadows On The Hills,       SEketch EThe Trees And The Daffodils      F#m                         F#m​
Catch The Breeze And The Winter CAhills, In Colours On The Snowy LiB7nen Land                                  E    E​

Hook
And Now I Understand          F#mWhat You TB7ried To Say To Me             E   B/D#       C#m​
How You Suffered For Your Sanity     F#m7How You TriedB7 To Set Them Free                             C#m​
They Would Not Listen, They Did Not Know How        PerhaF#7ps They Listen NF#m7ow      B7                     E​

Instruments
  E

Verse 2
Starry, Starry NiEght        FlaminEg Flowers That Brightly Blaze       F#m                    F#m​
Swirling Clouds In Violet Haze      A Reflect In Vincent'sB7 Eyes Of China Blue                   E​
Colors Changing Hue,       MoErning FiEelds Of Amber Grain          F#m                   F#m​
Weathered Faces Lined In Pain, A      Are Soothed BeneathB7 The Artist's Loving Hand                                 E​

Hook 2
For They Could Not Love You,      F#m7  But Still Your LB7ove Was True                     E  B/D#       C#m​
And When No Hope Was LF#m7eft In Sight On That Starry, Starry Night      Am7​
You TooEk Your Life As Lovers OftDen Do,        But I CC#7ould Have Told You F#m7Vincent
ThiAs World Was Never Meant For One As Beautiful As You       B7                           E    E​

Verse 3
Starry, Starry NiEght        PorEtraits Hung In Empty Halls         F#m               F#m​
Frameless Heads On Nameless WallsA, With Eyes That Watch The World AB7nd Can't Forget                                        E​
Like The Strangers That You've Met, The Ragged Men IEn Ragged CElothes                    F#m                   F#m​
The Silver Thorn, The Bloody Rose,A       Lie Crushed And Broken OB7n The Virgin Snow                                E​

Outro
And Now I Think I Know        F#m    What YoB7u Tried To Say To Me             E  B/D#       C#m​
How You Suffered For Your Sanity     F#m7How You TriedB7 To Set Them Free                             C#m​
They Would Not Listen, They're Not  Listening Still     PF#7erhaps They Never F#m7Will... B7                        E     E    E    E​
Also available in: G (Original) C D A

FAQ

What are the chords for Vincent?

The chords for Vincent are: E, F#m, A, B7, B/D#, C#m, F#m7, F#7, Am7, D, C#7

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: E, F#m, A, B7, B/D#, C#m, F#m7, F#7, Am7, D, C#7

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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