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Exit Music for a Film Chords

Radiohead Intermediate Key of E 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Em · Am · G · B

Exit Music for a Film Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Wake from your sleep

C#m

The drying of your tears

E

Today we escape

C#m

We escape

Verse 2

E

Pack and get dressed

C#m

Before your father hears us

E

Before all hell

C#m

Breaks loose

Bridge

A

Breathe, keep breathing

A

Don’t lose your nerve

A

Breathe, keep breathing

E C#m

I can’t do this alone

Chorus

E

Sing us a song

C#m

A song to keep us warm

A E C#m

There’s such a chill, such a chill

Verse 3

E

You can laugh

C#m

A spineless laugh

E

We hope your rules and wisdom

C#m

Choke you

Verse 4

E

Now we are one

C#m

In everlasting peace

E

We hope that you choke

C#m

That you choke

Chorus

E

Sing us a song

C#m

A song to keep us warm

A E C#m

There’s such a chill, such a chill

Outro

A

And now

E C#m

We are one in everlasting peace

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

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.

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Btap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Em · Am · G · B

Exit Music for a Film Chords – Ukulele

A haunting and cinematic closing track by Radiohead. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Arpeggiated Feel (6/8 Time)

↓↓↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a slow, deliberate tempo and use fingerpicking or very sparse strumming to match the song’s tense, quiet build.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Wake from your sleep

C#m

The drying of your tears

E

Today we escape

C#m

We escape

Verse 2

E

Pack and get dressed

C#m

Before your father hears us

E

Before all hell

C#m

Breaks loose

Bridge

A

Breathe, keep breathing

A

Don’t lose your nerve

A

Breathe, keep breathing

E C#m

I can’t do this alone

Chorus

E

Sing us a song

C#m

A song to keep us warm

A E C#m

There’s such a chill, such a chill

Verse 3

E

You can laugh

C#m

A spineless laugh

E

We hope your rules and wisdom

C#m

Choke you

Verse 4

E

Now we are one

C#m

In everlasting peace

E

We hope that you choke

C#m

That you choke

Chorus

E

Sing us a song

C#m

A song to keep us warm

A E C#m

There’s such a chill, such a chill

Outro

A

And now

E C#m

We are one in everlasting peace

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

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.

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Btap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Em · Am · G · B

Exit Music for a Film Chords – Piano

A haunting and cinematic closing track by Radiohead. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Arpeggiated Feel (6/8 Time)

↓↓↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a slow, deliberate tempo and use fingerpicking or very sparse strumming to match the song’s tense, quiet build.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Wake from your sleep

C#m

The drying of your tears

E

Today we escape

C#m

We escape

Verse 2

E

Pack and get dressed

C#m

Before your father hears us

E

Before all hell

C#m

Breaks loose

Bridge

A

Breathe, keep breathing

A

Don’t lose your nerve

A

Breathe, keep breathing

E C#m

I can’t do this alone

Chorus

E

Sing us a song

C#m

A song to keep us warm

A E C#m

There’s such a chill, such a chill

Verse 3

E

You can laugh

C#m

A spineless laugh

E

We hope your rules and wisdom

C#m

Choke you

Verse 4

E

Now we are one

C#m

In everlasting peace

E

We hope that you choke

C#m

That you choke

Chorus

E

Sing us a song

C#m

A song to keep us warm

A E C#m

There’s such a chill, such a chill

Outro

A

And now

E C#m

We are one in everlasting peace

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

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.

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Btap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Em · Am · G · B

Exit Music for a Film Chords – Banjo

A haunting and cinematic closing track by Radiohead. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Arpeggiated Feel (6/8 Time)

↓↓↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a slow, deliberate tempo and use fingerpicking or very sparse strumming to match the song’s tense, quiet build.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Wake from your sleep

C#m

The drying of your tears

E

Today we escape

C#m

We escape

Verse 2

E

Pack and get dressed

C#m

Before your father hears us

E

Before all hell

C#m

Breaks loose

Bridge

A

Breathe, keep breathing

A

Don’t lose your nerve

A

Breathe, keep breathing

E C#m

I can’t do this alone

Chorus

E

Sing us a song

C#m

A song to keep us warm

A E C#m

There’s such a chill, such a chill

Verse 3

E

You can laugh

C#m

A spineless laugh

E

We hope your rules and wisdom

C#m

Choke you

Verse 4

E

Now we are one

C#m

In everlasting peace

E

We hope that you choke

C#m

That you choke

Chorus

E

Sing us a song

C#m

A song to keep us warm

A E C#m

There’s such a chill, such a chill

Outro

A

And now

E C#m

We are one in everlasting peace

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

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.

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Btap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Em · Am · G · B

Exit Music for a Film Chords – Mandolin

A haunting and cinematic closing track by Radiohead. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Arpeggiated Feel (6/8 Time)

↓↓↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a slow, deliberate tempo and use fingerpicking or very sparse strumming to match the song’s tense, quiet build.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Wake from your sleep

C#m

The drying of your tears

E

Today we escape

C#m

We escape

Verse 2

E

Pack and get dressed

C#m

Before your father hears us

E

Before all hell

C#m

Breaks loose

Bridge

A

Breathe, keep breathing

A

Don’t lose your nerve

A

Breathe, keep breathing

E C#m

I can’t do this alone

Chorus

E

Sing us a song

C#m

A song to keep us warm

A E C#m

There’s such a chill, such a chill

Verse 3

E

You can laugh

C#m

A spineless laugh

E

We hope your rules and wisdom

C#m

Choke you

Verse 4

E

Now we are one

C#m

In everlasting peace

E

We hope that you choke

C#m

That you choke

Chorus

E

Sing us a song

C#m

A song to keep us warm

A E C#m

There’s such a chill, such a chill

Outro

A

And now

E C#m

We are one in everlasting peace

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

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.

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Btap to play

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)

↓↓↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a slow, deliberate tempo and use fingerpicking or very sparse strumming to match the song’s tense, quiet build.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E

Wake from your sleep

C#m

The drying of your tears

E

Today we escape

C#m

We escape

Verse 2

E

Pack and get dressed

C#m

Before your father hears us

E

Before all hell

C#m

Breaks loose

Bridge

A

Breathe, keep breathing

A

Don’t lose your nerve

A

Breathe, keep breathing

E C#m

I can’t do this alone

Chorus

E

Sing us a song

C#m

A song to keep us warm

A E C#m

There’s such a chill, such a chill

Verse 3

E

You can laugh

C#m

A spineless laugh

E

We hope your rules and wisdom

C#m

Choke you

Verse 4

E

Now we are one

C#m

In everlasting peace

E

We hope that you choke

C#m

That you choke

Chorus

E

Sing us a song

C#m

A song to keep us warm

A E C#m

There’s such a chill, such a chill

Outro

A

And now

E C#m

We are one in everlasting peace

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

A

We hope that you choke

E

That you choke

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.