Clocks

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

(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 β€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Clocks" by Coldplay in falling notes style β€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of G, 124 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About β€œClocks”

Can I learn "Clocks" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes β€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Clocks" with hands-separate practice in G at 124 BPM.
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 β€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Clocks"?
Yes β€” 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Clocks"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Clocks" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Clocks"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Clocks" is in the key of G at 124 BPM.