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(D)Lights go out and I (Am)can’t be saved.
Tides that I tried to (Em7)swim a gainst (D)brought me down up (Am)on my knees, oh, I beg, I (Em7)beg and plead, sing ing: Come out with (Am)things un said.
Shoot an ap ple (Em7)off my head and a trou ble that (Am)can’t be named.
A ti ger’s wait ing (Em7)to be tamed, sing ing:
You
are.
You
are.
Clocks — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Clocks" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of G, 130 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with a small chord set that still sounds rich and emotional — you're working with just Am, D, Em, and Em7, all in the key of G, so your left hand will settle into block bass patterns that repeat predictably.
Start hands-separate at around 90 BPM before pushing toward the full 130; the tempo is brisk enough that rushing through chord changes is the number-one stumbling point I see.
Pay special attention to the move from Am to D — your fingers will want to drift, so lock in that shape change until it feels automatic.
The Em to Em7 switch is subtle (you're just lifting one finger), but at speed it's easy to fumble, so loop that transition a few times on its own.
Once your left hand feels steady, layer in the right-hand melody and focus on keeping both hands rhythmically even — no speeding up during easy bars, no slowing down at changes.
This is the piece that will teach you how to stay relaxed and consistent at a moderate rock tempo, and that skill carries into everything you play next.
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About “Clocks”
- Why does "Clocks" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Clocks".
- 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 130 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 chords are used in "Clocks"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, D, Em, Em7. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 this real sheet music for "Clocks"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Clocks".
- Can I see all the notes in "Clocks"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of G at 130 BPM.
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