Clocks

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

The (C)lights go out and I (Gm)can’t be saved, the tides that I tried to (Dm)swim a gainst gon have na (C)brought me down up (Gm)on my knees.

I Oh, I beg, I (Dm)beg and plead, sing ing: come out with (Gm)things un said; shoot an ap ple (Dm)off my head; and a trou ble that (Gm)can’t be named: a ti ger’s wait ing (Dm)to be tamed.

Sing ing...

You

are.

You

are.

The (C)Con fu sion and that (Gm)nev er stops, the clos ing I walls and (Dm)tick ing clocks: gon have na (C)brought come back and (Gm)take you home.

I could not stop but (Dm)you now know.

Sing ing: come out up (Gm)on the seas, curse missed op por (Dm)tu ni ties.

Am I a part that (Gm)of the cure, or am I part of (Dm)the dis ease?

Sing ing...

You

are.

You

are.

You

are.

You

are.

You

are.

You

are.

And noth ing else (Bb)com pares.

And noth ing else (Bb)com pares.

And noth ing else (Bb)com pares.

You

are.

You

are.

(C)Home,

(Gm)home,

where I want ed to (Dm)go.

(C)Home,

(Gm)home,

where I want ed to (Dm)go.

Clocks by Coldplay

Easy piano arrangement in the key of Bb at 140 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Clocks

What key is "Clocks" in?
"Clocks" by Coldplay is in the key of Bb with a tempo of 140 BPM. Difficulty: very_easy.
Is "Clocks" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated very_easy. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Clocks" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Clocks" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?
Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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