Yellow Chords
“Yellow” by Coldplay guitar chords: in the key of C with the chords C, G, F and Am. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for Yellow
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About Yellow
“Yellow” by Coldplay is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 5 chords — C, G, F, Am and Gm — with the progression centred on C, G and F. 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.
Yellow — FAQ
What key is “Yellow” in?
“Yellow” 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 “Yellow”?
“Yellow” uses 5 chords: C, G, F, Am and Gm.
Is “Yellow” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Yellow” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Who sings “Yellow”?
“Yellow” is performed by Coldplay.
Is there a play-along video for “Yellow”?
Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.
What genre is “Yellow”?
“Yellow” is categorised as Pop.