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Clocks Chords

Learn to play “Clocks” by Coldplay on guitar — played in the key of D, using D, Am, Em and Fmaj7. It's an intermediate arrangement — a nice step up as you improve. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:DAmEmFmaj7CG

Chords for Clocks

Key: DBPM: 90Difficulty: Intermediate
D
3
90
DLights go out and IAmcant be saved,
Amtides that I tried toEmswim against
DBrought me down u-Ampon my knees,
Amoh I beg IEmbeg and plead - singing
DCome out of theAmthings unsaid,
Amshoot an appleEmoff my head and a
Dtrouble thatAmcant be named,
Amtigers waitingEmto be tamed singing
DyouAm EmareDyouAm Emare
 Co-DnfusionAmnever stops,
 closing walls andEmticking clocks gonna
Dcome back andAmtake you home,
 I cud not stop that sheEmnow knows singin
DCome out uponAmmy seas,
 curse missed opportuni-Emties - am I
Da partAmof the cure,
 or am I a part of theEmdisease singing
DyouAm Am Em 
 areDyou Am Emare
DyouAm Emare
DyouAm Emare
Fmaj7and nothing elseCcom-Gpares
Fmaj7oh nothing elseCcom-Gpares
Fmaj7and nothing elseCcom-Gpares
DHome, home,Amwhere I wanted toEmgo
DHome, home,Amwhere I wanted toEmgo
DHome, home,Amwhere I wanted toEmgo
DHome, home,Amwhere I wanted toEmgo
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About Clocks

Coldplay's “Clocks” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 6 chords — D, Am, Em, Fmaj7, C and G — with the progression centred on D, Am and Em. 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.

Clocks — FAQ

What key is “Clocks” in?

“Clocks” by Coldplay is in the key of D. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Clocks”?

“Clocks” uses 6 chords: D, Am, Em, Fmaj7, C and G.

Is “Clocks” easy to play on guitar?

“Clocks” is rated Intermediate.

Who sings “Clocks”?

“Clocks” is performed by Coldplay.