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X Marks The Spot

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[Intro]
(SFo I reacDmh foAmr itC)
FStare into darkness, Dmstaring at doom AmMy heart go boomC, bo-boom boom
FStare into darkness, Dmadmit defeat CAmoming home and I'm finding nCo peace
[Refrain]
FAnd I know, and I know and I Dmknow I know I'm out of AmlucCk
FAnd I know, and I know and DmI know I know what you'Amve got
[Chorus]
FI put my hands uDmp to the sky, the feeling is like AmI've got a rocketship that CI want to ride
FI put my hands uDmp to the sky, the feeling is like AmWherever you are, I'll find Cthat treasure
[Hook]
(So FI reach for itDm)          AmWherever you are, CI'll find that treasure
(So FI reach for itDm)Am  C  
[Verse 2]
FStare into darkness, Dmstaring at doom AmYou make my heart go boom, bo-bCoom boom
FSuperhero, Dma masterpiece AmBeen innocent but a siCnner in me
[Refrain]
FAnd I know, and I know and DmI know I know I'm Amin Cluck
FAnd I know, and I know and DmI know I know when I'Amm not
[Chorus]
FI just put my haDmnds up to the sky, I'm feeling like AmI've got a rocketship that CI want to ride
FI put my hands uDmp to the sky, the feeling is like AmWherever you are, I'll find Cthat treasure
FI just put my haDmnds up to the sky, the feeling is Amlike I've got a rocket, eCyes on the prize
FI put my hands uDmp to the sky, I'm gonna find WAmherever you are, I'll find Cthat treasure
[Hook]
F(So I reach foDmr itAm)          Wherever you are, CI'll find that treasure
F(So I reach foDmr itAm)          Wherever you are, CI'll find that treasure
F(So I reach foDmr it)     And I Amknow, and I know, and I know CI know what I've got
F(So I reach foDmr itAm)            X marks the Cspot
[Chorus]
FI just put my haDmnds up to the sky, I'm feeling Amlike I've got a rocketship Cthat I want to ride
FI put my hands uDmp to the sky, the feeling is like AmWherever you are, I'll find Cthat treasure
FI just put my haDmnds up to the sky, the feeling is Amlike I've got a rocket, eCyes on the prize
FI put my hands uDmp to the sky, I'm gonna find WAmherever you are, I'll find Cthat treasure

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X Marks The Spot

by Coldplay

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

[Intro]

F Dm Am C

(So I reach for it)

F Dm Am C

Stare into darkness, staring at doom My heart go boom, bo-boom boom

F Dm Am C

Stare into darkness, admit defeat Coming home and I'm finding no peace

[Refrain]

F Dm Am C

And I know, and I know and I know I know I'm out of luck

F Dm Am

And I know, and I know and I know I know what you've got

[Chorus]

F Dm Am C

I put my hands up to the sky, the feeling is like I've got a rocketship that I want to ride

F Dm Am C

I put my hands up to the sky, the feeling is like Wherever you are, I'll find that treasure

[Hook]

F Dm Am C

(So I reach for it) Wherever you are, I'll find that treasure

F Dm Am C

(So I reach for it)

[Verse 2]

F Dm Am C

Stare into darkness, staring at doom You make my heart go boom, bo-boom boom

F Dm Am C

Superhero, a masterpiece Been innocent but a sinner in me

[Refrain]

F Dm Am C

And I know, and I know and I know I know I'm in luck

F Dm Am

And I know, and I know and I know I know when I'm not

[Chorus]

F Dm Am C

I just put my hands up to the sky, I'm feeling like I've got a rocketship that I want to ride

F Dm Am C

I put my hands up to the sky, the feeling is like Wherever you are, I'll find that treasure

F Dm Am C

I just put my hands up to the sky, the feeling is like I've got a rocket, eyes on the prize

F Dm Am C

I put my hands up to the sky, I'm gonna find Wherever you are, I'll find that treasure

[Hook]

F Dm Am C

(So I reach for it) Wherever you are, I'll find that treasure

F Dm Am C

(So I reach for it) Wherever you are, I'll find that treasure

F Dm Am C

(So I reach for it) And I know, and I know, and I know I know what I've got

F Dm Am C

(So I reach for it) X marks the spot

[Chorus]

F Dm Am C

I just put my hands up to the sky, I'm feeling like I've got a rocketship that I want to ride

F Dm Am C

I put my hands up to the sky, the feeling is like Wherever you are, I'll find that treasure

F Dm Am C

I just put my hands up to the sky, the feeling is like I've got a rocket, eyes on the prize

F Dm Am C

I put my hands up to the sky, I'm gonna find Wherever you are, I'll find that treasure

About X Marks The Spot Chords by Coldplay

Learn how to play X Marks The Spot by Coldplay with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “X Marks The Spot chords”, “X Marks The Spot guitar chords”, or “Coldplay X Marks The Spot 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 X Marks The Spot chords and for experienced players who want accurate X Marks The Spot lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, Dm, Am, C.

FAQ — X Marks The Spot by Coldplay

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Is "X Marks The Spot" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "X Marks The Spot" in?

The chords for "X Marks The Spot" show the original chord names (including F, Dm, Am, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.