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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Em · Am · G · B
Exit Music for a Film Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · Am · G · B
Exit Music for a Film Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · Am · G · B
Exit Music for a Film Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · Am · G · B
Exit Music for a Film Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · Am · G · B
Exit Music for a Film Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · Am · G · B
Exit Music for a Film Chords – Harmonica
A haunting and cinematic closing track by Radiohead. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Arpeggiated Feel (6/8 Time)
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Tip: Play with a slow, deliberate tempo and use fingerpicking or very sparse strumming to match the song’s tense, quiet build.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E
C#m
E
C#m
Verse 2
E
C#m
E
C#m
Bridge
A (×3)
E – C#m
Chorus
E
C#m
A – E – C#m
Verse 3
E
C#m
E
C#m
Verse 4
E
C#m
E
C#m
Chorus
E
C#m
A – E – C#m
Outro
A
E – C#m
A
E
A
E
A
E
Practice tip: Master the quiet, whispered delivery of the verses before adding the intense dynamic swell in the outro; focus on maintaining the 6/8 pulse throughout the crescendo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Exit Music for a Film"?
You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G and B.
Is "Exit Music for a Film" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Exit Music for a Film" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Exit Music for a Film"?
It was written by Thom Yorke, and released in 1997.