About “The Clock”

Why does "The Clock" show as colored bars instead of notation?

Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "The Clock".

What key is "The Clock" by Thom Yorke played in?

The Clock is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "The Clock"?

The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "The Clock" 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 "The Clock"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "The Clock"?

"The Clock" was originally performed by Thom Yorke. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What other songs by Thom Yorke can I play here?

Try "SUSPIRIUM". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Is this real sheet music for "The Clock"?

It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "The Clock".

Can I see all the notes in "The Clock"?

Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM.