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Jigsaw Falling into Place Chords

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

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Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Em · Am · G · D

Jigsaw Falling into Place Chords – Guitar

A driving, anxious art-rock song by Radiohead about a night out spiraling into chaos. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: The verses use a fast, syncopated picking pattern on the bass strings; the choruses open up with full strumming.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E C#m

Just as you take my hand

A E

Just as you write my number down

C#m

Just as you drift away

A E

You just turn around

C#m A E

Just as you feel my hand on your own

C#m A

You turn around and say

E C#m

“Let’s go somewhere we won’t be found”

A E

Let’s go somewhere bright

C#m A

Just as you take my hand

E

Just as you do

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Verse 2

E C#m

Words are blunt instruments

A E

Words are a sawed-off shotgun

C#m A

Come on and let it out

E C#m

Come on and let it in

A E

Come on and let it out

C#m A

Come on and let it in

E C#m

Come on and let it out

A E

Come on and let it in

C#m A

Come on and let it out

E C#m

Come on and let it in

A E

Come on and let it out

C#m A

Come on and let it in

E C#m

Come on and let it out

A E

Come on and let it in

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Bridge

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Outro

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m

There is nothing to explain

A E

You eye each other as you pass

E C#m

She looks back, you look back

A

Not just once

E C#m

Not just once

A E

Not just once

Practice tip: Master the verse picking pattern slowly before trying to match the song’s tempo; the constant E-C#m-A chord changes require precise left-hand muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jigsaw Falling into Place"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G and D.

Is "Jigsaw Falling into Place" 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 "Jigsaw Falling into Place" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Jigsaw Falling into Place"?

It was written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, and released in 2007.

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Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Em · Am · G · D

Jigsaw Falling into Place Chords – Ukulele

A driving, anxious art-rock song by Radiohead about a night out spiraling into chaos. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: The verses use a fast, syncopated picking pattern on the bass strings; the choruses open up with full strumming.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E C#m

Just as you take my hand

A E

Just as you write my number down

C#m

Just as you drift away

A E

You just turn around

C#m A E

Just as you feel my hand on your own

C#m A

You turn around and say

E C#m

“Let’s go somewhere we won’t be found”

A E

Let’s go somewhere bright

C#m A

Just as you take my hand

E

Just as you do

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Verse 2

E C#m

Words are blunt instruments

A E

Words are a sawed-off shotgun

C#m A

Come on and let it out

E C#m

Come on and let it in

A E

Come on and let it out

C#m A

Come on and let it in

E C#m

Come on and let it out

A E

Come on and let it in

C#m A

Come on and let it out

E C#m

Come on and let it in

A E

Come on and let it out

C#m A

Come on and let it in

E C#m

Come on and let it out

A E

Come on and let it in

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Bridge

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Outro

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m

There is nothing to explain

A E

You eye each other as you pass

E C#m

She looks back, you look back

A

Not just once

E C#m

Not just once

A E

Not just once

Practice tip: Master the verse picking pattern slowly before trying to match the song’s tempo; the constant E-C#m-A chord changes require precise left-hand muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jigsaw Falling into Place"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G and D.

Is "Jigsaw Falling into Place" 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 "Jigsaw Falling into Place" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Jigsaw Falling into Place"?

It was written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, and released in 2007.

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Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Em · Am · G · D

Jigsaw Falling into Place Chords – Piano

A driving, anxious art-rock song by Radiohead about a night out spiraling into chaos. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The verses use a fast, syncopated picking pattern on the bass strings; the choruses open up with full strumming.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E C#m

Just as you take my hand

A E

Just as you write my number down

C#m

Just as you drift away

A E

You just turn around

C#m A E

Just as you feel my hand on your own

C#m A

You turn around and say

E C#m

“Let’s go somewhere we won’t be found”

A E

Let’s go somewhere bright

C#m A

Just as you take my hand

E

Just as you do

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Verse 2

E C#m

Words are blunt instruments

A E

Words are a sawed-off shotgun

C#m A

Come on and let it out

E C#m

Come on and let it in

A E

Come on and let it out

C#m A

Come on and let it in

E C#m

Come on and let it out

A E

Come on and let it in

C#m A

Come on and let it out

E C#m

Come on and let it in

A E

Come on and let it out

C#m A

Come on and let it in

E C#m

Come on and let it out

A E

Come on and let it in

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Bridge

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Outro

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m

There is nothing to explain

A E

You eye each other as you pass

E C#m

She looks back, you look back

A

Not just once

E C#m

Not just once

A E

Not just once

Practice tip: Master the verse picking pattern slowly before trying to match the song’s tempo; the constant E-C#m-A chord changes require precise left-hand muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jigsaw Falling into Place"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G and D.

Is "Jigsaw Falling into Place" 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 "Jigsaw Falling into Place" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Jigsaw Falling into Place"?

It was written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, and released in 2007.

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Em · Am · G · D

Jigsaw Falling into Place Chords – Banjo

A driving, anxious art-rock song by Radiohead about a night out spiraling into chaos. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The verses use a fast, syncopated picking pattern on the bass strings; the choruses open up with full strumming.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E C#m

Just as you take my hand

A E

Just as you write my number down

C#m

Just as you drift away

A E

You just turn around

C#m A E

Just as you feel my hand on your own

C#m A

You turn around and say

E C#m

“Let’s go somewhere we won’t be found”

A E

Let’s go somewhere bright

C#m A

Just as you take my hand

E

Just as you do

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Verse 2

E C#m

Words are blunt instruments

A E

Words are a sawed-off shotgun

C#m A

Come on and let it out

E C#m

Come on and let it in

A E

Come on and let it out

C#m A

Come on and let it in

E C#m

Come on and let it out

A E

Come on and let it in

C#m A

Come on and let it out

E C#m

Come on and let it in

A E

Come on and let it out

C#m A

Come on and let it in

E C#m

Come on and let it out

A E

Come on and let it in

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Bridge

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Outro

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m

There is nothing to explain

A E

You eye each other as you pass

E C#m

She looks back, you look back

A

Not just once

E C#m

Not just once

A E

Not just once

Practice tip: Master the verse picking pattern slowly before trying to match the song’s tempo; the constant E-C#m-A chord changes require precise left-hand muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jigsaw Falling into Place"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G and D.

Is "Jigsaw Falling into Place" 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 "Jigsaw Falling into Place" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Jigsaw Falling into Place"?

It was written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, and released in 2007.

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Em · Am · G · D

Jigsaw Falling into Place Chords – Mandolin

A driving, anxious art-rock song by Radiohead about a night out spiraling into chaos. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The verses use a fast, syncopated picking pattern on the bass strings; the choruses open up with full strumming.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E C#m

Just as you take my hand

A E

Just as you write my number down

C#m

Just as you drift away

A E

You just turn around

C#m A E

Just as you feel my hand on your own

C#m A

You turn around and say

E C#m

“Let’s go somewhere we won’t be found”

A E

Let’s go somewhere bright

C#m A

Just as you take my hand

E

Just as you do

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Verse 2

E C#m

Words are blunt instruments

A E

Words are a sawed-off shotgun

C#m A

Come on and let it out

E C#m

Come on and let it in

A E

Come on and let it out

C#m A

Come on and let it in

E C#m

Come on and let it out

A E

Come on and let it in

C#m A

Come on and let it out

E C#m

Come on and let it in

A E

Come on and let it out

C#m A

Come on and let it in

E C#m

Come on and let it out

A E

Come on and let it in

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Bridge

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Outro

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m

There is nothing to explain

A E

You eye each other as you pass

E C#m

She looks back, you look back

A

Not just once

E C#m

Not just once

A E

Not just once

Practice tip: Master the verse picking pattern slowly before trying to match the song’s tempo; the constant E-C#m-A chord changes require precise left-hand muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jigsaw Falling into Place"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G and D.

Is "Jigsaw Falling into Place" 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 "Jigsaw Falling into Place" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Jigsaw Falling into Place"?

It was written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, and released in 2007.

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Em · Am · G · D

Jigsaw Falling into Place Chords – Harmonica

A driving, anxious art-rock song by Radiohead about a night out spiraling into chaos. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: The verses use a fast, syncopated picking pattern on the bass strings; the choruses open up with full strumming.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E C#m

Just as you take my hand

A E

Just as you write my number down

C#m

Just as you drift away

A E

You just turn around

C#m A E

Just as you feel my hand on your own

C#m A

You turn around and say

E C#m

“Let’s go somewhere we won’t be found”

A E

Let’s go somewhere bright

C#m A

Just as you take my hand

E

Just as you do

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Verse 2

E C#m

Words are blunt instruments

A E

Words are a sawed-off shotgun

C#m A

Come on and let it out

E C#m

Come on and let it in

A E

Come on and let it out

C#m A

Come on and let it in

E C#m

Come on and let it out

A E

Come on and let it in

C#m A

Come on and let it out

E C#m

Come on and let it in

A E

Come on and let it out

C#m A

Come on and let it in

E C#m

Come on and let it out

A E

Come on and let it in

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Bridge

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

E C#m

Sooner or later

A E

You’ll crack

Chorus

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E C#m

The beat goes round and round

A E

I never really got there

C#m A

I just pretended that I had

Outro

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m A

Jigsaw falling into place

E C#m

There is nothing to explain

A E

You eye each other as you pass

E C#m

She looks back, you look back

A

Not just once

E C#m

Not just once

A E

Not just once

Practice tip: Master the verse picking pattern slowly before trying to match the song’s tempo; the constant E-C#m-A chord changes require precise left-hand muscle memory.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Jigsaw Falling into Place"?

You need 4 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, Am, G and D.

Is "Jigsaw Falling into Place" 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 "Jigsaw Falling into Place" in?

It is in the key of E.

Who wrote "Jigsaw Falling into Place"?

It was written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, and released in 2007.