Radiohead’s haunting masterpiece from OK Computer blends folk-like verses with an ethereal atmosphere. The chord progression shifts beautifully between sections.
Haunting Alt-Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: The verse has an almost Beatles-like quality. Let the Am-D-Em progression flow naturally. The bridge section (“For a minute there, I lost myself”) builds with repeated arpeggios.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmD
Karma police, arrest this man
EmGAm
He talks in maths, he buzzes like a fridge
AmDG
He’s like a de-tuned radio
Verse 2
AmD
Karma police, arrest this girl
EmGAm
Her Hitler hairdo is making me feel ill
AmDG
And we have crashed her party
Chorus
CD
This is what you’ll get
CD
This is what you’ll get
CG
This is what you’ll get
Am
When you mess with us
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
AmDAm
For a minute there I lost myself, I lost myself
AmDAmG
Phew, for a minute there I lost myself, I lost my-self
Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
Am Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · D · Em · G · C
Karma Police Chords – Ukulele
Radiohead’s haunting masterpiece from OK Computer blends folk-like verses with an ethereal atmosphere. The chord progression shifts beautifully between sections.
Haunting Alt-Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: The verse has an almost Beatles-like quality. Let the Am-D-Em progression flow naturally. The bridge section (“For a minute there, I lost myself”) builds with repeated arpeggios.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmD
Karma police, arrest this man
EmGAm
He talks in maths, he buzzes like a fridge
AmDG
He’s like a de-tuned radio
Verse 2
AmD
Karma police, arrest this girl
EmGAm
Her Hitler hairdo is making me feel ill
AmDG
And we have crashed her party
Chorus
CD
This is what you’ll get
CD
This is what you’ll get
CG
This is what you’ll get
Am
When you mess with us
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
AmDAm
For a minute there I lost myself, I lost myself
AmDAmG
Phew, for a minute there I lost myself, I lost my-self
Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
Am Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · D · Em · G · C
Karma Police Chords – Piano
Radiohead’s haunting masterpiece from OK Computer blends folk-like verses with an ethereal atmosphere. The chord progression shifts beautifully between sections.
Haunting Alt-Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: The verse has an almost Beatles-like quality. Let the Am-D-Em progression flow naturally. The bridge section (“For a minute there, I lost myself”) builds with repeated arpeggios.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmD
Karma police, arrest this man
EmGAm
He talks in maths, he buzzes like a fridge
AmDG
He’s like a de-tuned radio
Verse 2
AmD
Karma police, arrest this girl
EmGAm
Her Hitler hairdo is making me feel ill
AmDG
And we have crashed her party
Chorus
CD
This is what you’ll get
CD
This is what you’ll get
CG
This is what you’ll get
Am
When you mess with us
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
AmDAm
For a minute there I lost myself, I lost myself
AmDAmG
Phew, for a minute there I lost myself, I lost my-self
Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
Am Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · D · Em · G · C
Karma Police Chords – Banjo
Radiohead’s haunting masterpiece from OK Computer blends folk-like verses with an ethereal atmosphere. The chord progression shifts beautifully between sections.
Haunting Alt-Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: The verse has an almost Beatles-like quality. Let the Am-D-Em progression flow naturally. The bridge section (“For a minute there, I lost myself”) builds with repeated arpeggios.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmD
Karma police, arrest this man
EmGAm
He talks in maths, he buzzes like a fridge
AmDG
He’s like a de-tuned radio
Verse 2
AmD
Karma police, arrest this girl
EmGAm
Her Hitler hairdo is making me feel ill
AmDG
And we have crashed her party
Chorus
CD
This is what you’ll get
CD
This is what you’ll get
CG
This is what you’ll get
Am
When you mess with us
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
AmDAm
For a minute there I lost myself, I lost myself
AmDAmG
Phew, for a minute there I lost myself, I lost my-self
Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
Am Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · D · Em · G · C
Karma Police Chords – Mandolin
Radiohead’s haunting masterpiece from OK Computer blends folk-like verses with an ethereal atmosphere. The chord progression shifts beautifully between sections.
Haunting Alt-Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: The verse has an almost Beatles-like quality. Let the Am-D-Em progression flow naturally. The bridge section (“For a minute there, I lost myself”) builds with repeated arpeggios.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmD
Karma police, arrest this man
EmGAm
He talks in maths, he buzzes like a fridge
AmDG
He’s like a de-tuned radio
Verse 2
AmD
Karma police, arrest this girl
EmGAm
Her Hitler hairdo is making me feel ill
AmDG
And we have crashed her party
Chorus
CD
This is what you’ll get
CD
This is what you’ll get
CG
This is what you’ll get
Am
When you mess with us
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
AmDAm
For a minute there I lost myself, I lost myself
AmDAmG
Phew, for a minute there I lost myself, I lost my-self
Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
Am Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · D · Em · G · C
Karma Police Chords – Harmonica
Radiohead’s haunting masterpiece from OK Computer blends folk-like verses with an ethereal atmosphere. The chord progression shifts beautifully between sections.
Haunting Alt-Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: The verse has an almost Beatles-like quality. Let the Am-D-Em progression flow naturally. The bridge section (“For a minute there, I lost myself”) builds with repeated arpeggios.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
AmD
Karma police, arrest this man
EmGAm
He talks in maths, he buzzes like a fridge
AmDG
He’s like a de-tuned radio
Verse 2
AmD
Karma police, arrest this girl
EmGAm
Her Hitler hairdo is making me feel ill
AmDG
And we have crashed her party
Chorus
CD
This is what you’ll get
CD
This is what you’ll get
CG
This is what you’ll get
Am
When you mess with us
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
AmDAm
For a minute there I lost myself, I lost myself
AmDAmG
Phew, for a minute there I lost myself, I lost my-self