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[Intro]
D   Am   Am   Emx4
[Verse 1]
DLights go out and I Amcan't be saved, tides that I tried to Emswim against
DBrought me down uAmpon my knees, oh I beg, I Embeg and plead - singing
DCome out of the Amthings unsaid, shoot an apple Emoff my head - and a
DTrouble that Amcan't be named, tigers waiting Emto be tamed - singing
[Hook]
(Piano Riff)
DYoAmu AmaEmre DYoAmu AmaEmre
(w/Piano Riff)
D   Am   Am   Em/Gx2
[Verse 2]
DConfusion Amnever stops, closing walls and Emticking clocks - gonna
Dcome back and Amtake you home, I could not stop that Emyou now know - singing
DCome out uAmpon my seas, curse missed opporEmtunities - am I
DA part Amof the cure, or am I a part of Emthe disease? - singing
[Hook]
(w/Piano Riff)
DYoAmu AmaEmre DYoAmu AmaEmre
DYoAmu AmaEmre DYoAmu AmaEmre
(w/High Piano Riff)
D   Am   Am   Emx2
(w/High Piano Riff)
DYoAmu AmaEmre DYoAmu AmaEmre
[Bridge]
Fmaj7And nothing else CcomparGes
Fmaj7Oh, nothing else CcomparGes
Fmaj7And nothing else CcomparGesFmaj7  
[Hook]
(Piano Riff)
D   Am   Am   Emx2
(w/High Piano Riff)
D   Am   Am   Emx2
(w/High Piano Riff)
DYoAmu AmaEmre DYoAmu AmaEmre
[Outro]
(w/High Piano Riff)
DHome, hAmome, where I wanted to Em/Ggo
DHome, Amhome, where I wanted to Em/Ggo
DHome, hAmome, where I wanted to Em/Ggo
You are
DHome, Amhome, where I wanted to Em/Ggo
You are
(w/High Piano Riff)
D   Am   Am   Emx3
(fade out)
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The story behind the song

"Clocks" explores themes of contrast and urgency, with cryptic lyrics that seem to delve into the helplessness of being in a dysfunctional relationship. It questions whether one is "part of the cure or part of the disease," highlighting contradicting emotions. The song's title itself metaphorically alludes to an obsession with time, suggesting a call to make the best of the present. This track, built around a distinctive piano riff, was a collaboration among all members of Coldplay for their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head. Playing it means channeling that sense of pressing time and emotional conflict.

AI-written from these sources:Clocks (song) — Wikipedia ↗Coldplay — Wikipedia ↗

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About Clocks Chords by Coldplay

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