Intro: | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Verse 1: The lights go out and I can't be saved | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Tides that I tried to swim against | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Brought me down upon my knees | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Oh, I beg, I beg and plead | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Chorus: Come out of things un-said | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Shoot an apple off my head | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | And a bullet in my head | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Chasing, chasing... | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Verse 2: | The world spins around in the sun | | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | (Chasing, chasing... | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Chorus (Repeat): Come out of things un-said | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Shoot an apple off my head | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | And a bullet in my head | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Chasing, chasing... | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Bridge (Instrumental): | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Chorus (Repeat): Come out of things un-said | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Shoot an apple off my head | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | And a bullet in my head | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | Outro: You, you, you | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) | End: | C (4x) Am (4x) Em (4x) G (4x) |
Clocks Guitar Chords
Clocks by Coldplay is a melodic, piano-driven song with a powerful, introspective theme about the passage of time and the search for meaning. Its simple yet evocative chord progression and haunting rhythm make it both emotionally stirring and accessible for listeners and musicians alike.
How to Read These Guitar Chords
- *1, *2, *3: Rest durations (e.g., *1 = short rest, *2 = longer rest)
- (4x): Indicates how many times a chord is played in a row. For example, C (4x) means play the C chord 4 times consecutively.
How to Play Clocks on Guitar
Follow along the full song as each chord is played. The guitar highlights the strings you strum, displays finger placements, and incorporates rests.
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