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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Clocks" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Clocks" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Clocks" is in G.
- 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.
- Does "Clocks" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Clocks" is in the key of G at 130 BPM.
- What chords are in "Clocks"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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