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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:
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Clocks — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Clocks" by Coldplay: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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 there a karaoke version of "Clocks" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Clocks" by Coldplay. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Clocks" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Clocks" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.