Karma Police Chords

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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · D · Em · G · C

Karma Police Chords – Guitar

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)
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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

 
Am D
Karma police, arrest this man
Em G Am
He talks in maths, he buzzes like a fridge
Am D G
He’s like a de-tuned radio
 

Verse 2

 
Am D
Karma police, arrest this girl
Em G Am
Her Hitler hairdo is making me feel ill
Am D G
And we have crashed her party
 

Chorus

 
C D
This is what you’ll get
C D
This is what you’ll get
C G
This is what you’ll get
Am
When you mess with us
 
Bridge

Bridge

Bridge

 
Am D Am
For a minute there I lost myself, I lost myself
Am D Am G
Phew, for a minute there I lost myself, I lost my-self
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Karma Police"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, D, Em, G and C.

Is "Karma Police" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Karma Police" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Karma Police"?

It was written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, and released in 1997.

Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
Am
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

 
Am D
Karma police, arrest this man
Em G Am
He talks in maths, he buzzes like a fridge
Am D G
He’s like a de-tuned radio
 

Verse 2

 
Am D
Karma police, arrest this girl
Em G Am
Her Hitler hairdo is making me feel ill
Am D G
And we have crashed her party
 

Chorus

 
C D
This is what you’ll get
C D
This is what you’ll get
C G
This is what you’ll get
Am
When you mess with us
 
Bridge

Bridge

Bridge

 
Am D Am
For a minute there I lost myself, I lost myself
Am D Am G
Phew, for a minute there I lost myself, I lost my-self
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Karma Police"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, D, Em, G and C.

Is "Karma Police" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Karma Police" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Karma Police"?

It was written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, and released in 1997.

Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
Am
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

 
Am D
Karma police, arrest this man
Em G Am
He talks in maths, he buzzes like a fridge
Am D G
He’s like a de-tuned radio
 

Verse 2

 
Am D
Karma police, arrest this girl
Em G Am
Her Hitler hairdo is making me feel ill
Am D G
And we have crashed her party
 

Chorus

 
C D
This is what you’ll get
C D
This is what you’ll get
C G
This is what you’ll get
Am
When you mess with us
 
Bridge

Bridge

Bridge

 
Am D Am
For a minute there I lost myself, I lost myself
Am D Am G
Phew, for a minute there I lost myself, I lost my-self
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Karma Police"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, D, Em, G and C.

Is "Karma Police" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Karma Police" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Karma Police"?

It was written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, and released in 1997.

Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
Am
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

 
Am D
Karma police, arrest this man
Em G Am
He talks in maths, he buzzes like a fridge
Am D G
He’s like a de-tuned radio
 

Verse 2

 
Am D
Karma police, arrest this girl
Em G Am
Her Hitler hairdo is making me feel ill
Am D G
And we have crashed her party
 

Chorus

 
C D
This is what you’ll get
C D
This is what you’ll get
C G
This is what you’ll get
Am
When you mess with us
 
Bridge

Bridge

Bridge

 
Am D Am
For a minute there I lost myself, I lost myself
Am D Am G
Phew, for a minute there I lost myself, I lost my-self
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Karma Police"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, D, Em, G and C.

Is "Karma Police" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Karma Police" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Karma Police"?

It was written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, and released in 1997.

Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
Am
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

 
Am D
Karma police, arrest this man
Em G Am
He talks in maths, he buzzes like a fridge
Am D G
He’s like a de-tuned radio
 

Verse 2

 
Am D
Karma police, arrest this girl
Em G Am
Her Hitler hairdo is making me feel ill
Am D G
And we have crashed her party
 

Chorus

 
C D
This is what you’ll get
C D
This is what you’ll get
C G
This is what you’ll get
Am
When you mess with us
 
Bridge

Bridge

Bridge

 
Am D Am
For a minute there I lost myself, I lost myself
Am D Am G
Phew, for a minute there I lost myself, I lost my-self
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Karma Police"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, D, Em, G and C.

Is "Karma Police" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Karma Police" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Karma Police"?

It was written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, and released in 1997.

Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
Am
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

 
Am D
Karma police, arrest this man
Em G Am
He talks in maths, he buzzes like a fridge
Am D G
He’s like a de-tuned radio
 

Verse 2

 
Am D
Karma police, arrest this girl
Em G Am
Her Hitler hairdo is making me feel ill
Am D G
And we have crashed her party
 

Chorus

 
C D
This is what you’ll get
C D
This is what you’ll get
C G
This is what you’ll get
Am
When you mess with us
 
Bridge

Bridge

Bridge

 
Am D Am
For a minute there I lost myself, I lost myself
Am D Am G
Phew, for a minute there I lost myself, I lost my-self
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Karma Police"?

You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, D, Em, G and C.

Is "Karma Police" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Karma Police" in?

It is in the key of Am.

Who wrote "Karma Police"?

It was written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, and released in 1997.