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Staircase

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Intro:
 Dm-  Am-  G-  F-  Em-  Emx2
     DmWalk down the Amstaircase 
     GMagnetic Fpull Em  
     DmBack to thAme other place 
     GThat I cannot goF  Em  
     CmI'm sending a chGmopper 
     Fmaj9To steal you awayEm  
     DmThe pot is fullG  
     AmLet me take controCadd9l
     FLet me take contrDmol
     DmThe pot is fullG  
     AmOf secrets to be toldCadd9  
     FSecrets to be toldDm  
     DmOut of orbitAm  
     GAnd I always FwillEm  
     DmThe pot is fullG  
     AmLet me take conCadd9trol
     FLet me take contrDmol
     DmThe pot is full G  
     AmOf secrets to be Cadd9told
     FSecrets to be tolCmd
 Cm-  Gm-  Fmaj9-  Em-   Emx3
    Am- 577555
    Cm- x35543
 Cadd9- x30010 / x32030
    Dm- x57765
    Em- 022000
     F- 133211
 Fadd9- 103011 / 133213
     G- 355433
    Gm- 355333

All chords in this song (10)

The story behind the song

"Staircase" features atmospheric synthesizers and busy, skittering beats, a sound that evolved through the band's experimental approach. Though Radiohead worked on the song before their eighth album, The King of Limbs, it didn't fully develop beyond demos until after that album's release. This track, like many of Radiohead's works, showcases their innovative sound, here featuring an additional drummer and percussionist. It plays like a journey through intricate soundscapes.

AI-written from these sources:The Daily Mail / Staircase — Wikipedia ↗Radiohead — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Staircase

by Radiohead

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Fmaj9

Cadd9

Fadd9

Intro:

Dm Am G F Em Em

- - - - - x2

Dm Am

Walk down the staircase

G F Em

Magnetic pull

Dm Am

Back to the other place

G F Em

That I cannot go

Cm Gm

I'm sending a chopper

Fmaj9 Em

To steal you away

Dm G

The pot is full

Am Cadd9

Let me take control

F Dm

Let me take control

Dm G

The pot is full

Am Cadd9

Of secrets to be told

F Dm

Secrets to be told

Dm Am

Out of orbit

G F Em

And I always will

Dm G

The pot is full

Am Cadd9

Let me take control

F Dm

Let me take control

Dm G

The pot is full

Am Cadd9

Of secrets to be told

F Cm

Secrets to be told

Cm Gm Fmaj9 Em Em

- - - - x3

- 577555

- x35543

Cadd9

- x30010 / x32030

- x57765

- 022000

- 133211

Fadd9

- 103011 / 133213

- 355433

- 355333

About Staircase Chords by Radiohead

Learn how to play Staircase by Radiohead with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Staircase chords”, “Staircase guitar chords”, or “Radiohead Staircase chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Staircase chords and for experienced players who want accurate Staircase lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, Am, G, F, Em, Cm.

FAQ — Staircase by Radiohead

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Is "Staircase" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Staircase" by Radiohead with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Radiohead below.

What key is "Staircase" in?

The chords for "Staircase" show the original chord names (including Dm, Am, G, F, Em, Cm). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.