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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · D · Em · G · C
Karma Police Chords – Guitar
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · D · Em · G · C
Karma Police Chords – Ukulele
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · D · Em · G · C
Karma Police Chords – Piano
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · D · Em · G · C
Karma Police Chords – Banjo
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · D · Em · G · C
Karma Police Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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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.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am – D
Em – G – Am
Am – D – G
Verse 2
Am – D
Em – G – Am
Am – D – G
Chorus
C – D (×2)
C – G
Am
Bridge
Bridge
Bridge
Am – D – Am
Am – D – Am – G
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.