Other arrangements of Clocks
Pick a learning view or switch to the backing-track version.
(D)Lights go out and I (Am)canβt 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)canβt be named.
A ti gerβs wait ing (Em7)to be tamed, sing ing:
You
are.
You
are.
Clocks β Classic Piano Sheet Music
16 people have learned this song
Read "Clocks" by Coldplay in classic piano notation β both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of G. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 130 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with a small chord set that still sounds rich and emotional β 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 β 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 β 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.
Try other practice modes:
About βClocksβ
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Clocks"?
- Yes β the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature G. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- 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 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 chords are used in "Clocks"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, D, Em, Em7. Only a handful of chords β 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes β "Clocks" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature G, time signature, beams, dynamics β everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view β the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes β slow the tempo from 130 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes β Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
More songs you might like
Yellow
Coldplay
Midnight
Coldplay
A MAN NEEDS A MAID
Neil Young
THAT OLD FEELING
Rod Stewart
8 (circle)
Bon Iver
LAY IT ON ME
Vance Joy
Clocks
Coldplay
Yellow
Coldplay
Lazarus
David Bowie
STELLA BLUE
Grateful Dead
THE FOOL ON THE HILL
The Beatles
God Gave Rock And Roll To You II
KISS