Rock, Blues

White Room Chords

Cream Intermediate Key of G 6 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Capo

None

Chords

Gm · F · Dm · C · Am · Bb

White Room Chords – Guitar

A psychedelic rock classic by Cream featuring Eric Clapton’s iconic guitar work. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

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Tip: Use a clean tone for the verses and add distortion for the choruses and solos to match the dynamic shifts.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

In the white room with black curtains near the station

G C

Black roof country, no gold pavements, tired starlings

G C

Silver horses ran down moonbeams in your dark eyes

D G

Dawn light smiles on you leaving, my con-tent

Verse 2

G C

You said no strings could secure you at the station

G C

Platform ticket, restless diesels, goodbye windows

G C

I walked into such a sad time at the station

D G

As I walked out, felt my own need just be-ginning

Chorus

C G

At the party she was kindness in the hard crowd

C G

Consolation for the old wound now for-gotten

Am Em

Yellow tigers crouched in jungles in her dark eyes

D G

She’s just dressing, goodbye windows, tired starlings

Verse 3

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

Chorus

C G

At the party she was kindness in the hard crowd

C G

Consolation for the old wound now for-gotten

Am Em

Yellow tigers crouched in jungles in her dark eyes

D G

She’s just dressing, goodbye windows, tired starlings

Bridge

Am Em C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

Outro

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

Practice tip: Master the descending chromatic walk in the bridge (Am-Em-C-D-G) with a steady, hypnotic strum before tackling the fast pentatonic lead parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Room"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Gm, F, Dm, C, Am and Bb.

Is "White Room" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Room" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "White Room"?

It was written by Jack Bruce, Pete Brown, and released in 1968.

Gmtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Bbtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

Gm · F · Dm · C · Am · Bb

White Room Chords – Ukulele

A psychedelic rock classic by Cream featuring Eric Clapton’s iconic guitar work. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓↓↓↑↑

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Tip: Use a clean tone for the verses and add distortion for the choruses and solos to match the dynamic shifts.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

In the white room with black curtains near the station

G C

Black roof country, no gold pavements, tired starlings

G C

Silver horses ran down moonbeams in your dark eyes

D G

Dawn light smiles on you leaving, my con-tent

Verse 2

G C

You said no strings could secure you at the station

G C

Platform ticket, restless diesels, goodbye windows

G C

I walked into such a sad time at the station

D G

As I walked out, felt my own need just be-ginning

Chorus

C G

At the party she was kindness in the hard crowd

C G

Consolation for the old wound now for-gotten

Am Em

Yellow tigers crouched in jungles in her dark eyes

D G

She’s just dressing, goodbye windows, tired starlings

Verse 3

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

Chorus

C G

At the party she was kindness in the hard crowd

C G

Consolation for the old wound now for-gotten

Am Em

Yellow tigers crouched in jungles in her dark eyes

D G

She’s just dressing, goodbye windows, tired starlings

Bridge

Am Em C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

Outro

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

Practice tip: Master the descending chromatic walk in the bridge (Am-Em-C-D-G) with a steady, hypnotic strum before tackling the fast pentatonic lead parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Room"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Gm, F, Dm, C, Am and Bb.

Is "White Room" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Room" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "White Room"?

It was written by Jack Bruce, Pete Brown, and released in 1968.

Gmtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Bbtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

Gm · F · Dm · C · Am · Bb

White Room Chords – Piano

A psychedelic rock classic by Cream featuring Eric Clapton’s iconic guitar work. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓↓↓↑↑

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Tip: Use a clean tone for the verses and add distortion for the choruses and solos to match the dynamic shifts.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

In the white room with black curtains near the station

G C

Black roof country, no gold pavements, tired starlings

G C

Silver horses ran down moonbeams in your dark eyes

D G

Dawn light smiles on you leaving, my con-tent

Verse 2

G C

You said no strings could secure you at the station

G C

Platform ticket, restless diesels, goodbye windows

G C

I walked into such a sad time at the station

D G

As I walked out, felt my own need just be-ginning

Chorus

C G

At the party she was kindness in the hard crowd

C G

Consolation for the old wound now for-gotten

Am Em

Yellow tigers crouched in jungles in her dark eyes

D G

She’s just dressing, goodbye windows, tired starlings

Verse 3

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

Chorus

C G

At the party she was kindness in the hard crowd

C G

Consolation for the old wound now for-gotten

Am Em

Yellow tigers crouched in jungles in her dark eyes

D G

She’s just dressing, goodbye windows, tired starlings

Bridge

Am Em C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

Outro

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

Practice tip: Master the descending chromatic walk in the bridge (Am-Em-C-D-G) with a steady, hypnotic strum before tackling the fast pentatonic lead parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Room"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Gm, F, Dm, C, Am and Bb.

Is "White Room" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Room" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "White Room"?

It was written by Jack Bruce, Pete Brown, and released in 1968.

Gmtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Bbtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

Gm · F · Dm · C · Am · Bb

White Room Chords – Banjo

A psychedelic rock classic by Cream featuring Eric Clapton’s iconic guitar work. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓↓↓↑↑

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Tip: Use a clean tone for the verses and add distortion for the choruses and solos to match the dynamic shifts.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

In the white room with black curtains near the station

G C

Black roof country, no gold pavements, tired starlings

G C

Silver horses ran down moonbeams in your dark eyes

D G

Dawn light smiles on you leaving, my con-tent

Verse 2

G C

You said no strings could secure you at the station

G C

Platform ticket, restless diesels, goodbye windows

G C

I walked into such a sad time at the station

D G

As I walked out, felt my own need just be-ginning

Chorus

C G

At the party she was kindness in the hard crowd

C G

Consolation for the old wound now for-gotten

Am Em

Yellow tigers crouched in jungles in her dark eyes

D G

She’s just dressing, goodbye windows, tired starlings

Verse 3

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

Chorus

C G

At the party she was kindness in the hard crowd

C G

Consolation for the old wound now for-gotten

Am Em

Yellow tigers crouched in jungles in her dark eyes

D G

She’s just dressing, goodbye windows, tired starlings

Bridge

Am Em C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

Outro

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

Practice tip: Master the descending chromatic walk in the bridge (Am-Em-C-D-G) with a steady, hypnotic strum before tackling the fast pentatonic lead parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Room"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Gm, F, Dm, C, Am and Bb.

Is "White Room" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Room" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "White Room"?

It was written by Jack Bruce, Pete Brown, and released in 1968.

Gmtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Bbtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

Gm · F · Dm · C · Am · Bb

White Room Chords – Mandolin

A psychedelic rock classic by Cream featuring Eric Clapton’s iconic guitar work. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓↓↓↑↑

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Tip: Use a clean tone for the verses and add distortion for the choruses and solos to match the dynamic shifts.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

In the white room with black curtains near the station

G C

Black roof country, no gold pavements, tired starlings

G C

Silver horses ran down moonbeams in your dark eyes

D G

Dawn light smiles on you leaving, my con-tent

Verse 2

G C

You said no strings could secure you at the station

G C

Platform ticket, restless diesels, goodbye windows

G C

I walked into such a sad time at the station

D G

As I walked out, felt my own need just be-ginning

Chorus

C G

At the party she was kindness in the hard crowd

C G

Consolation for the old wound now for-gotten

Am Em

Yellow tigers crouched in jungles in her dark eyes

D G

She’s just dressing, goodbye windows, tired starlings

Verse 3

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

Chorus

C G

At the party she was kindness in the hard crowd

C G

Consolation for the old wound now for-gotten

Am Em

Yellow tigers crouched in jungles in her dark eyes

D G

She’s just dressing, goodbye windows, tired starlings

Bridge

Am Em C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

Outro

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

Practice tip: Master the descending chromatic walk in the bridge (Am-Em-C-D-G) with a steady, hypnotic strum before tackling the fast pentatonic lead parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Room"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Gm, F, Dm, C, Am and Bb.

Is "White Room" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Room" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "White Room"?

It was written by Jack Bruce, Pete Brown, and released in 1968.

Gmtap to play

Ftap to play

Dmtap to play

Ctap to play

Amtap to play

Bbtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Intermediate

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

Gm · F · Dm · C · Am · Bb

White Room Chords – Harmonica

A psychedelic rock classic by Cream featuring Eric Clapton’s iconic guitar work. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.

Driving Rock (4/4 Time)

↓↓↓↓↓↓↑↑

12345678

Tip: Use a clean tone for the verses and add distortion for the choruses and solos to match the dynamic shifts.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

In the white room with black curtains near the station

G C

Black roof country, no gold pavements, tired starlings

G C

Silver horses ran down moonbeams in your dark eyes

D G

Dawn light smiles on you leaving, my con-tent

Verse 2

G C

You said no strings could secure you at the station

G C

Platform ticket, restless diesels, goodbye windows

G C

I walked into such a sad time at the station

D G

As I walked out, felt my own need just be-ginning

Chorus

C G

At the party she was kindness in the hard crowd

C G

Consolation for the old wound now for-gotten

Am Em

Yellow tigers crouched in jungles in her dark eyes

D G

She’s just dressing, goodbye windows, tired starlings

Verse 3

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

Chorus

C G

At the party she was kindness in the hard crowd

C G

Consolation for the old wound now for-gotten

Am Em

Yellow tigers crouched in jungles in her dark eyes

D G

She’s just dressing, goodbye windows, tired starlings

Bridge

Am Em C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

D G C

Goodbye windows, tired starlings

Outro

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

G

I’ll sleep in this place with the lonely crowd

C G

Lie in the dark where the shadows run from themselves

Practice tip: Master the descending chromatic walk in the bridge (Am-Em-C-D-G) with a steady, hypnotic strum before tackling the fast pentatonic lead parts.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "White Room"?

You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Gm, F, Dm, C, Am and Bb.

Is "White Room" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "White Room" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "White Room"?

It was written by Jack Bruce, Pete Brown, and released in 1968.