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(D)The lights go out and I (Am)can’t be saved,
tides that I tried and to (Em)swim a gainst have (D)brought me down up (Am)on my knees.
I Oh, not I beg, I (Em)beg and plead, sing ing...
come out with (Am)things un said.
Shoot an ap ple (Em)off my head.
And a trou ble that (Am)can’t be named, a ti ger’s a wait ing (Em)to be tamed, sing ing...
You
(Em)are.
You
(Em)are.
(D)Con lights fu sion and that (Am)nev er stops,
clos ing I walls and the (Em)tick ing clocks.
have (D)Gon come back and (Am)take you home.
I could not I stop that (Em)you now know, sing ing...
come out up (Am)on my seas,
curse missed op por (Em)tun i ties.
Am I a part that (Am)of the cure?
Or am I a part of (Em)this dis ease, sing ing...
You
(Em)are.
You
(Em)are.
You
(Em)are.
You
(Em)are.
You
(Em)are.
You
(Em)are.
And noth
ing else com (C)pares.
And noth
ing else com (C)pares.
You
(Em)are.
You
(Em)are.
(D)Home,
(Am)home,
where I want ed to (Em)go.
(D)Home,
(Am)home,
where I want ed to (Em)go.
Clocks — Simple Sheet Music
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"Clocks" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. Key of G, 124 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Clocks”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Clocks"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- What key is "Clocks" by Coldplay played in?
- Clocks is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Clocks"?
- The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Clocks" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Clocks"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Clocks"?
- "Clocks" was originally performed by Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?
- Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Clocks". Key of G, 124 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.