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(D)Lights go out and I (Am)can’t be saved.
The Tides that I tried to (Em)swim a gainst gon have (D)brought me down up (Am)on my knees.
I Oh, 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 wait ing (Em)to be tamed.
Sing ing,
you
(Em)are.
You
(Em)are.
(D)Con fu sion and that (Am)nev er stops.
The clos ing I walls and (Em)tick ing clocks gon na (D)brought come back and (Am)take you home.
I could not stop that (Em)you now know, sing ing: Come out up (Am)on the seas,
curse missed op por (Em)tu ni ties.
Am I a part that (Am)of the cure, or am I part of (Em)the dis ease?
ing,
you
(Em)are.
You
(Em)are.
You
(Em)are.
You
(Em)are.
You
(Em)are.
You
(Em)are.
And noth
ing else (C)com pares.
And noth
ing else (C)com 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 E, 100 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any 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 E 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 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Clocks" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 E, 100 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.