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Paradise Chords

Learn to play “Paradise” by Coldplay on guitar — played in the key of Em, using Em, G, D and A. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Place a capo on fret 3 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:EmGDA

Chords for Paradise

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: Easy
B
3
90
EmWhen she was just a Ggirl
DShe expected the Aworld
 But it Emflew away from her Greach so
 She Dran away in her Asleep
 and dreamed of EmPara para Gparadise,
DPara para Aparadise, EmPara para
Gparadise
DEvery time she Aclosed her eyes
EmWhen she was just a Ggirl
DShe expected the Aworld
 But it Emflew away from her Greach
 and the Dbullets catch in her Ateeth
EmLife goes on, it Ggets so heavy
 The Dwheel breaks the Abutterfly
EmEvery tear a Gwaterfall
 In the Emnight the stormy
Dnight shell close her Aeyes
 In the Emnight the stormy
Dnight away shed Afly
 and dreams of EmPara para Gparadise,
DPara para Aparadise, EmPara para
Gparadise
DOh oh oh oh Aoh oh oh oh
 shed dream of EmPara para Gparadise,
DPara para Aparadise,
EmPara para Gparadise
DEvery time she Aclosed her eyes
DOh oh oh oh Aoh oh oh oh
 And so Emlying underDneath those stormy
Askies
 Shed say, "Emoh,
 ohohohoh I know the Gsun must set to
Drise"
 shed dream of EmPara para Gparadise,
DPara para Aparadise,
EmPara para Gparadise
DOh oh oh oh Aoh oh oh oh
 shed dream of EmPara para Gparadise,
DPara para Aparadise,
EmPara para Gparadise
DOh oh oh oh Aoh oh oh oh
 This could be EmPara para Gparadise,
DPara para Aparadise,
EmPara para Gparadise
DEvery time she Aclosed her eyes
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About Paradise

Coldplay's “Paradise” is a popular track that guitarists love to cover. This arrangement uses 4 chords — Em, G, D and A — with the progression centred on Em, G and D. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. 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.

Paradise — FAQ

What key is “Paradise” in?

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

What chords do I need to play “Paradise”?

“Paradise” uses 4 chords: Em, G, D and A.

Is “Paradise” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Paradise” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Do I need a capo to play “Paradise”?

Yes — place a capo on fret 3.

Who sings “Paradise”?

“Paradise” is performed by Coldplay.