Creep

by Radiohead
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Lyrics

When you were here be fore,

could n’t look you in the eyes.

You’re just like an an gel.

Your skin makes me cry.

You (Cm)float like (F7)a feath er

in this when beau ti ful world.

I wish I was spe cial,

(C)so ver y spe cial,

but I’m a creep.

I’m a weir do.

What the hell am I do ing here?

I don’t be long here.

I don’t care if it hurts;

(G)I wan na have con trol.

I want a per fect bod y;

(C)I want a per fect soul.

I (Cm)want you (F7)to no here.

Oh,

oh,

(G)she’s

run ning out the door.

(C)She’s

run ning out.

She (Cm7)run,

(Dm7)run,

(Cm6)run,

(F)run,

(D)run.

What ev er makes you hap py;

what ev er you want.

(B)You’re so ver y spe cial.

I wish I was spe cial,

but I’m a creep.

I’m a weird o.

What the hell am I do ing here?

I don’t be long here.

(Dm)I don’t (Cm)be long here.

Creep by Radiohead

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 92 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great workout for your left hand — the oompah bass pattern means you'll be bouncing between root notes and chord tones steadily at 92 BPM, so keep that motion relaxed and even from the start.

With 17 chord shapes in play, the real challenge is the chromatic shifts between G, B, C, and Cm — especially that B to C transition where your fingers barely move but the voicing changes color dramatically.

Practice hands separately first, and loop the verse progression slowly until the left-hand pattern feels automatic; once it's locked in, your right hand can focus on melody phrasing without rushing.

Watch out for the sus4 chords (Gsus4, Bsus4, Csus4, Dsus4) — they pop up as emotional suspensions, so let them ring with a touch of sustain pedal before resolving.

The move into Cm and Cm6 is where most students stumble; isolate those two bars and drill them at half tempo until the minor shift feels natural under your fingers.

Stick with it — this song will seriously strengthen your ability to navigate between major, minor, and suspended voicings in real time, a skill that transfers to hundreds of other pieces.

About “Creep

What key is "Creep" in?
"Creep" by Radiohead is in the key of G with a tempo of 92 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Creep" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Creep" 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.
What chords are used in "Creep"?
This arrangement of "Creep" uses 17 chords: B, B7, Bm, Bsus4, C, Cm, Cm6, Cm7, +9 more.
How long does it take to learn "Creep" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Radiohead can I play here?
Try "KARMA POLICE", "CREEP", "FAKE PLASTIC TREES". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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