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Idioteque

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Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Step 1 / 4Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Capo on 3rd Fret
e|Cmaj7/E---0-----Em0----Em11-3-----C0--|
B|---1-----0-----5-----1--|
G|---0-----0-----4-----0--|
D|---2-----2-----0-----2--|
A|---2-----2-----0-----3--|
E|---0-----0-----0--------|
[Intro]
Cmaj7/E  Em  Em11  C
[Verse]
Cmaj7/EWho's in a bunker? EmWho’s in a bunker?
Em11Women and children Cfirst and the children first and the children
I Cmaj7/Elaugh until my Emhead comes off
I Em11swallow till I Cburst  until I burst until I
Cmaj7/EWho's in a bunker, Emwho's in a bunker
Em11I have seen too Cmuch I haven't seen enough you haven't seen it
I Cmaj7/Elaugh until my Emhead comes off
Em11Women and children Cfirst and children first and children
[Chorus]
Cmaj7/EHere I'm alEmlowed... Em11everything all of the Ctime
Cmaj7/EHere I'm alEmlowed... Em11everything all of the Ctime
[Verse 2]
(same chords)
Ice age coming
Ice age coming
Let me hear both sides
Let me hear both sides
Let me hear both
Ice age coming
Ice age coming
Throw it on the fire
Throw it on the fire
Throw it on the
We're not scaremongering
This is really happening
Happening
We're not scaremongering
This is really happening
Happening
Mobile's quirking
Mobile's chirping
Take the money and run
Take the money and run
Take the money
[Chorus]
Cmaj7/EHere I'm alEmlowed... Em11everything all of the Ctime
Cmaj7/EHere I'm alEmlowed... Em11everything all of the Ctime

All chords in this song (4)

The story behind the song

"Idioteque" emerged from Radiohead's experimental period, where they explored modular synthesizers and electronic sounds. It began with an electronic rhythm crafted by Jonny Greenwood, who then added a sense of chaos by sampling a four-chord synthesizer phrase from a 1970s computer music composition. The song, featured on their 2000 album Kid A, showcases the band's dramatic shift into electronic influences. Playing it can feel like navigating a stark, futuristic landscape, filled with both precise rhythms and unsettling beauty.

AI-written from these sources:Idioteque — Wikipedia ↗Radiohead — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Idioteque

by Radiohead

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

Cmaj7/E

Em11

Capo on 3rd Fret

Cmaj7/E Em Em11 C

e|---0-----0-----3-----0--|

B|---1-----0-----5-----1--|

G|---0-----0-----4-----0--|

D|---2-----2-----0-----2--|

A|---2-----2-----0-----3--|

E|---0-----0-----0--------|

[Intro]

Cmaj7/E Em Em11 C

[Verse]

Cmaj7/E Em

Who's in a bunker? Who’s in a bunker?

Em11 C

Women and children first and the children first and the children

Cmaj7/E Em

I laugh until my head comes off

Em11 C

I swallow till I burst until I burst until I

Cmaj7/E Em

Who's in a bunker, who's in a bunker

Em11 C

I have seen too much I haven't seen enough you haven't seen it

Cmaj7/E Em

I laugh until my head comes off

Em11 C

Women and children first and children first and children

[Chorus]

Cmaj7/E Em Em11 C

Here I'm allowed... everything all of the time

Cmaj7/E Em Em11 C

Here I'm allowed... everything all of the time

[Verse 2]

(same chords)

Ice age coming

Let me hear both sides

Let me hear both

Ice age coming

Throw it on the fire

Throw it on the

We're not scaremongering

This is really happening

Happening

We're not scaremongering

This is really happening

Happening

Mobile's quirking

Mobile's chirping

Take the money and run

Take the money

[Chorus]

Cmaj7/E Em Em11 C

Here I'm allowed... everything all of the time

Cmaj7/E Em Em11 C

Here I'm allowed... everything all of the time

About Idioteque Chords by Radiohead

Learn how to play Idioteque by Radiohead with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Idioteque chords”, “Idioteque guitar chords”, or “Radiohead Idioteque 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 Idioteque chords and for experienced players who want accurate Idioteque lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Cmaj7/E, Em, Em11, C, B, G.

FAQ — Idioteque by Radiohead

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Is "Idioteque" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Idioteque" in?

The chords for "Idioteque" show the original chord names (including Cmaj7/E, Em, Em11, C, B, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.