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The Scientist

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CHORDS
         EADGBE
        --------
      Em7022033
        G320033
    Cadd9x32033
     G/F#200033
        Dxx0232
VERSE 1
   Em7Come up to Cadd9meet you, tell you I'm sGorry
                               G-  G/F#-  Em7  
You don't know how lovely you are
   Em7I had to Cadd9find you, tell you I nGeed you
                      G-  G/F#- Em7  
Tell you I set you apart
VERSE 2
   Em7Tell me your sCadd9ecrets and ask me your qGuestions
                         G-  G/F#- Em7  
Oh let's go back to the start
   Em7Running in cCadd9ircles, coming in tGails
Heads on a silence apart
CHORUS 
     Cadd9Nobody said it was easy
  GIt's such a shame for us to part
     Cadd9Nobody said it was easy
  GNo one ever said it would be this hDard
                                G       Cadd9   G-  G/F#- Em7  
Oh, take me back to the start.
VERSE 3
   Em7I was just gCadd9uessing at numbers and fGigures
                       G-  G/F#- Em7  
Pulling the puzzles apart
   Em7Questions of sCadd9cience, science and prGogress
                                 G-  G/F#- Em7  
Could not speak as loud as my heart
VERSE 4
   Em7Tell me you Cadd9love me, come back and hGaunt me
                        G-  G/F#- Em7  
Oh and I rush to the start
   Em7Running in cCadd9ircles, chasing our taGils
Coming back as we are
CHORUS
     Cadd9Nobody said it was easy
  GIt's such a shame for us to part
     Cadd9Nobody said it was easy
  GNo one ever said it would be so hDard
                               G       Cadd9   G-  G/F#- Em7  
I'm going back to the start
BREAK
|    Em7|     Cadd9|    G-  G/F#-   Em7|
OUTRO
     Em7      Cadd9   G-  G/F#-   Em7  
Ooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh       (repeat 4 times and finish on G)

All chords in this song (5)

The story behind the song

This song is a piano ballad exploring a man's deep desire for love and an apology. It was written by Coldplay's lead singer after listening to George Harrison's All Things Must Pass, and eventually appeared on Coldplay's second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head. The lyrics convey a powerful sense of regret and longing, wrapped in a reflective mood. Playing it feels like stepping into a moment of heartfelt introspection and yearning.

AI-written from these sources:The Scientist (song) — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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The Scientist

by The Moon Loungers

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Em7

Cadd9

G/F#

CHORDS

EADGBE

--------

Em7

022033

320033

Cadd9

x32033

G/F#

200033

xx0232

VERSE 1

Em7 Cadd9 G

Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry

G G/F# Em7

- -

You don't know how lovely you are

Em7 Cadd9 G

I had to find you, tell you I need you

G G/F# Em7

- -

Tell you I set you apart

VERSE 2

Em7 Cadd9 G

Tell me your secrets and ask me your questions

G G/F# Em7

- -

Oh let's go back to the start

Em7 Cadd9 G

Running in circles, coming in tails

Heads on a silence apart

CHORUS

Cadd9

Nobody said it was easy

It's such a shame for us to part

Cadd9

Nobody said it was easy

G D

No one ever said it would be this hard

G Cadd9 G G/F# Em7

- -

Oh, take me back to the start.

VERSE 3

Em7 Cadd9 G

I was just guessing at numbers and figures

G G/F# Em7

- -

Pulling the puzzles apart

Em7 Cadd9 G

Questions of science, science and progress

G G/F# Em7

- -

Could not speak as loud as my heart

VERSE 4

Em7 Cadd9 G

Tell me you love me, come back and haunt me

G G/F# Em7

- -

Oh and I rush to the start

Em7 Cadd9 G

Running in circles, chasing our tails

Coming back as we are

CHORUS

Cadd9

Nobody said it was easy

It's such a shame for us to part

Cadd9

Nobody said it was easy

G D

No one ever said it would be so hard

G Cadd9 G G/F# Em7

- -

I'm going back to the start

BREAK

Em7 Cadd9 G G/F# Em7

| | | - - |

OUTRO

Em7 Cadd9 G G/F# Em7

- -

Ooooooooooooooooohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh (repeat 4 times and finish on G)

About The Scientist Chords by The Moon Loungers

Learn how to play The Scientist by The Moon Loungers with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “The Scientist chords”, “The Scientist guitar chords”, or “The Moon Loungers The Scientist 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 The Scientist chords and for experienced players who want accurate The Scientist lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Em7, G, Cadd9, G/F#, D.

FAQ — The Scientist by The Moon Loungers

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Is "The Scientist" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "The Scientist" in?

The chords for "The Scientist" show the original chord names (including Em7, G, Cadd9, G/F#, D). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.