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Key
C
Difficulty
Advanced
Capo
None
Chords
Cm · Bb · G · Ab · Gm · F
Paranoid Android Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Advanced
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Cm · Bb · G · Ab · Gm · F
Paranoid Android Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Advanced
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Cm · Bb · G · Ab · Gm · F
Paranoid Android Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Advanced
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Cm · Bb · G · Ab · Gm · F
Paranoid Android Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Advanced
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Cm · Bb · G · Ab · Gm · F
Paranoid Android Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Advanced
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Cm · Bb · G · Ab · Gm · F
Paranoid Android Chords – Harmonica
Radiohead’s epic, multi-part art-rock anthem exploring modern anxiety and disillusionment. Advanced difficulty in the key of C.
Heavy Downstrokes (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The song shifts between delicate fingerpicking and aggressive, percussive strumming; control the dynamics carefully.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am – G – F (×4)
Verse 2
Am – G – F (×4)
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F
C
G
Am
Verse 3
Am – G
F
Am – G
F
Am
G
F
Chorus
F – C
G – Am
F
C
G
Am
Bridge
F – C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
F
C
G
Am
Outro
Am
G
F
Am
G
F
Am
Practice tip: Master the bridge’s hypnotic, descending chord pattern separately before attempting the full song; use a metronome to maintain the slow, relentless tempo.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Paranoid Android"?
You need 6 advanced-friendly chords: Cm, Bb, G, Ab, Gm and F.
Is "Paranoid Android" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 6 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Paranoid Android" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Paranoid Android"?
It was written by Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Colin Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Phil Selway, and released in 1997.