The Scientist Chords

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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Dm · Bb · F · C

The Scientist Chords – Guitar

Coldplay’s emotional piano-driven ballad translates beautifully to guitar. The four-chord progression creates a haunting, melancholic atmosphere perfect for acoustic performance.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this slowly and let each chord sustain. The Bb barre chord can be simplified by using a capo on the 1st fret and playing Am-G-C-F instead.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Dm Bb
Come up to meet you, tell you I’m sorry
F C
You don’t know how lovely you are
Dm Bb
I had to find you, tell you I need you
F C
Tell you I’ll set you apart
 

Chorus

 
Dm Bb
Nobody said it was easy
F C
It’s such a shame for us to part
Dm Bb
Nobody said it was easy
F C
No one ever said it would be this hard
Dm Bb F C
Oh take me back to the start
 

Verse 2

 
Dm Bb
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
F C
Pulling the puzzles apart
Dm Bb
Questions of science, science and progress
F C
Do not speak as loud as my heart
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Scientist"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Dm, Bb, F and C.

Is "The Scientist" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Scientist" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "The Scientist"?

It was written by Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and released in 2002.

Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Dm · Bb · F · C

The Scientist Chords – Ukulele

Coldplay’s emotional piano-driven ballad translates beautifully to guitar. The four-chord progression creates a haunting, melancholic atmosphere perfect for acoustic performance.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this slowly and let each chord sustain. The Bb barre chord can be simplified by using a capo on the 1st fret and playing Am-G-C-F instead.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Dm Bb
Come up to meet you, tell you I’m sorry
F C
You don’t know how lovely you are
Dm Bb
I had to find you, tell you I need you
F C
Tell you I’ll set you apart
 

Chorus

 
Dm Bb
Nobody said it was easy
F C
It’s such a shame for us to part
Dm Bb
Nobody said it was easy
F C
No one ever said it would be this hard
Dm Bb F C
Oh take me back to the start
 

Verse 2

 
Dm Bb
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
F C
Pulling the puzzles apart
Dm Bb
Questions of science, science and progress
F C
Do not speak as loud as my heart
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Scientist"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Dm, Bb, F and C.

Is "The Scientist" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Scientist" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "The Scientist"?

It was written by Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and released in 2002.

Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Dm · Bb · F · C

The Scientist Chords – Piano

Coldplay’s emotional piano-driven ballad translates beautifully to guitar. The four-chord progression creates a haunting, melancholic atmosphere perfect for acoustic performance.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this slowly and let each chord sustain. The Bb barre chord can be simplified by using a capo on the 1st fret and playing Am-G-C-F instead.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Dm Bb
Come up to meet you, tell you I’m sorry
F C
You don’t know how lovely you are
Dm Bb
I had to find you, tell you I need you
F C
Tell you I’ll set you apart
 

Chorus

 
Dm Bb
Nobody said it was easy
F C
It’s such a shame for us to part
Dm Bb
Nobody said it was easy
F C
No one ever said it would be this hard
Dm Bb F C
Oh take me back to the start
 

Verse 2

 
Dm Bb
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
F C
Pulling the puzzles apart
Dm Bb
Questions of science, science and progress
F C
Do not speak as loud as my heart
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Scientist"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Dm, Bb, F and C.

Is "The Scientist" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Scientist" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "The Scientist"?

It was written by Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and released in 2002.

Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Dm · Bb · F · C

The Scientist Chords – Banjo

Coldplay’s emotional piano-driven ballad translates beautifully to guitar. The four-chord progression creates a haunting, melancholic atmosphere perfect for acoustic performance.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this slowly and let each chord sustain. The Bb barre chord can be simplified by using a capo on the 1st fret and playing Am-G-C-F instead.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Dm Bb
Come up to meet you, tell you I’m sorry
F C
You don’t know how lovely you are
Dm Bb
I had to find you, tell you I need you
F C
Tell you I’ll set you apart
 

Chorus

 
Dm Bb
Nobody said it was easy
F C
It’s such a shame for us to part
Dm Bb
Nobody said it was easy
F C
No one ever said it would be this hard
Dm Bb F C
Oh take me back to the start
 

Verse 2

 
Dm Bb
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
F C
Pulling the puzzles apart
Dm Bb
Questions of science, science and progress
F C
Do not speak as loud as my heart
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Scientist"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Dm, Bb, F and C.

Is "The Scientist" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Scientist" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "The Scientist"?

It was written by Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and released in 2002.

Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Dm · Bb · F · C

The Scientist Chords – Mandolin

Coldplay’s emotional piano-driven ballad translates beautifully to guitar. The four-chord progression creates a haunting, melancholic atmosphere perfect for acoustic performance.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this slowly and let each chord sustain. The Bb barre chord can be simplified by using a capo on the 1st fret and playing Am-G-C-F instead.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Dm Bb
Come up to meet you, tell you I’m sorry
F C
You don’t know how lovely you are
Dm Bb
I had to find you, tell you I need you
F C
Tell you I’ll set you apart
 

Chorus

 
Dm Bb
Nobody said it was easy
F C
It’s such a shame for us to part
Dm Bb
Nobody said it was easy
F C
No one ever said it would be this hard
Dm Bb F C
Oh take me back to the start
 

Verse 2

 
Dm Bb
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
F C
Pulling the puzzles apart
Dm Bb
Questions of science, science and progress
F C
Do not speak as loud as my heart
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Scientist"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Dm, Bb, F and C.

Is "The Scientist" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Scientist" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "The Scientist"?

It was written by Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and released in 2002.

Dmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ftap to play
Ctap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Dm · Bb · F · C

The Scientist Chords – Harmonica

Coldplay’s emotional piano-driven ballad translates beautifully to guitar. The four-chord progression creates a haunting, melancholic atmosphere perfect for acoustic performance.

Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Play this slowly and let each chord sustain. The Bb barre chord can be simplified by using a capo on the 1st fret and playing Am-G-C-F instead.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
Dm Bb
Come up to meet you, tell you I’m sorry
F C
You don’t know how lovely you are
Dm Bb
I had to find you, tell you I need you
F C
Tell you I’ll set you apart
 

Chorus

 
Dm Bb
Nobody said it was easy
F C
It’s such a shame for us to part
Dm Bb
Nobody said it was easy
F C
No one ever said it would be this hard
Dm Bb F C
Oh take me back to the start
 

Verse 2

 
Dm Bb
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
F C
Pulling the puzzles apart
Dm Bb
Questions of science, science and progress
F C
Do not speak as loud as my heart
 

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "The Scientist"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Dm, Bb, F and C.

Is "The Scientist" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "The Scientist" in?

It is in the key of F.

Who wrote "The Scientist"?

It was written by Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and released in 2002.