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A Message Chords

Here are the chords for “A Message” by Coldplay — in the key of C (C, Am, G and Dm). It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Place a capo on fret 1 to match the original. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:CAmGDmF

Chords for A Message

Key: CBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
C
3
90
CMy song isAmloveG 
CLove to theAmlovelessGshown
CAnd it goesAmonG 
 You don'tDmhave toCbeGalone
CYour heavyAmhGeart
CIs made ofAmsGtoneF C 
CAnd it's soAmhard toGsee clearly
 You don'tDmhave toCbe on yourGown
 You don't hFave to beCon your oGwn
DmAnd I'm not gonnaCtake itGback
Dm& I'm not gonna say ICdont meanGthat
DmYou're the target that I'mCaimingGat
 And I'll gFet that mCessage hoGme
CMy song isAm Glove
CMy song isAmlove,GunknownF..C 
CBut I'm onAmfire forGyou, clearly
 You don'tDmhave toCbeGalone
 You don'tFhave to beCon yourGown
DmAnd I'm not gonnaCtake itGback
Dm& I'm not gonna say ICdont meanGthat
DmYou're the target that I'mCaimingGat
 But I'mFnothingCon myGown
 Got toFget thatCmessageGhome
DmAnd I'm not gonnaCstand andGwait
DmNot gonna leave it until itsCmuch tooGlate
DmOn a platform I'm gonnaCstand andGsay
 That I'mFnothingCon myGown
 That IFlove you,Cplease comeGhome
 MyFsong is lCove, is lGove uAmnknown
 And I'veFgot toCget thatGmessageChome
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About A Message

Coldplay's “A Message” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 5 chords — C, Am, G, Dm and F — with the progression centred on C, Am and G. It's a rewarding play once you're comfortable with open chords and basic transitions. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

A Message — FAQ

What key is “A Message” in?

“A Message” by Coldplay is in the key of C. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “A Message”?

“A Message” uses 5 chords: C, Am, G, Dm and F.

Is “A Message” easy to play on guitar?

“A Message” is rated Intermediate.

Do I need a capo to play “A Message”?

Yes — place a capo on fret 1.

Who sings “A Message”?

“A Message” is performed by Coldplay.