Clocks

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

(Eb)Lights go out and I (Bbm)can’t be saved.

Tides that I tried to (Fm)swim a gainst gon na (Eb)brought me down up (Bbm)on my knees.

I Oh I beg, I (Fm)beg and plead.

Sing in’, come out of (Bbm)things un said.

Shoot an ap ple (Fm)off my head.

And a trou ble that (Bbm)can’t be named.

A tig er’s wait ing (Fm)to be tamed.

Sing in’,

you

are.

You

are.

(Eb)Con fu sion and I (Bbm)nev er stops.

Clos ing I walls and (Fm)tick ing clocks gon na (Eb)brought come back and (Bbm)take you home.

I could not stop that (Fm)you now know.

Sing in’, come out up (Bbm)on my seas, curse missed op por (Fm)tu ni ties.

Am I a part that (Bbm)of the cure or am I part of (Fm)the dis ease?

Sing in’,

you

are.

You

are.

You

are.

You

are.

You

are.

You

are.

And noth

ing else (Db)com pares.

And noth

ing else (Db)com pares.

(Eb)Home,

home,

where I want ed to (Ab6)go.

(Eb)Home,

(Bbm)home,

where I want ed to (Ab6)go.

(Eb)Home,

home,

where I want ed to (Ab6)go.

(Eb)Home,

(Bbm)home,

where I want ed to (Ab6)go.

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 Ab, 132 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 Ab.
What key is "Clocks" by Coldplay played in?
Clocks is arranged in the key of Ab 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 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Clocks" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 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 Ab at 132 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 Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.