Yellow Chords

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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · C · Em

Yellow Chords – Guitar

Coldplay’s breakthrough hit with a shimmering guitar tone and four simple chords.

Shimmering Alternative (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use open strings and let them ring. The original uses an acoustic tuned down half a step. Add hammer-ons on the G chord for the signature intro sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G D
Look at the stars, look how they shine for you
C
And everything you do, yeah they were all yellow
G D
I came along, I wrote a song for you
C
And all the things you do, and it was called “Yellow”
 

Chorus

 
C D
So then I took my turn
G
Oh, what a thing to have done
C
And it was all yellow
 

Verse 2

 

[G]Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones [D]
Turn in[C]to something beautiful
[G]And you know, you know I love you so [D]
You know I love you [C]so
[/chorus]

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Yellow"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Yellow" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Yellow" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Yellow"?

It was written by Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and released in 2000.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
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Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · D · C · Em

Yellow Chords – Ukulele

Coldplay’s breakthrough hit with a shimmering guitar tone and four simple chords.

Shimmering Alternative (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use open strings and let them ring. The original uses an acoustic tuned down half a step. Add hammer-ons on the G chord for the signature intro sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G D
Look at the stars, look how they shine for you
C
And everything you do, yeah they were all yellow
G D
I came along, I wrote a song for you
C
And all the things you do, and it was called “Yellow”
 

Chorus

 
C D
So then I took my turn
G
Oh, what a thing to have done
C
And it was all yellow
 

Verse 2

 

[G]Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones [D]
Turn in[C]to something beautiful
[G]And you know, you know I love you so [D]
You know I love you [C]so
[/chorus]

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Yellow"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Yellow" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Yellow" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Yellow"?

It was written by Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and released in 2000.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · C · Em

Yellow Chords – Piano

Coldplay’s breakthrough hit with a shimmering guitar tone and four simple chords.

Shimmering Alternative (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use open strings and let them ring. The original uses an acoustic tuned down half a step. Add hammer-ons on the G chord for the signature intro sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G D
Look at the stars, look how they shine for you
C
And everything you do, yeah they were all yellow
G D
I came along, I wrote a song for you
C
And all the things you do, and it was called “Yellow”
 

Chorus

 
C D
So then I took my turn
G
Oh, what a thing to have done
C
And it was all yellow
 

Verse 2

 

[G]Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones [D]
Turn in[C]to something beautiful
[G]And you know, you know I love you so [D]
You know I love you [C]so
[/chorus]

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Yellow"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Yellow" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Yellow" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Yellow"?

It was written by Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and released in 2000.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · C · Em

Yellow Chords – Banjo

Coldplay’s breakthrough hit with a shimmering guitar tone and four simple chords.

Shimmering Alternative (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use open strings and let them ring. The original uses an acoustic tuned down half a step. Add hammer-ons on the G chord for the signature intro sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G D
Look at the stars, look how they shine for you
C
And everything you do, yeah they were all yellow
G D
I came along, I wrote a song for you
C
And all the things you do, and it was called “Yellow”
 

Chorus

 
C D
So then I took my turn
G
Oh, what a thing to have done
C
And it was all yellow
 

Verse 2

 

[G]Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones [D]
Turn in[C]to something beautiful
[G]And you know, you know I love you so [D]
You know I love you [C]so
[/chorus]

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Yellow"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Yellow" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Yellow" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Yellow"?

It was written by Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and released in 2000.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · C · Em

Yellow Chords – Mandolin

Coldplay’s breakthrough hit with a shimmering guitar tone and four simple chords.

Shimmering Alternative (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use open strings and let them ring. The original uses an acoustic tuned down half a step. Add hammer-ons on the G chord for the signature intro sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G D
Look at the stars, look how they shine for you
C
And everything you do, yeah they were all yellow
G D
I came along, I wrote a song for you
C
And all the things you do, and it was called “Yellow”
 

Chorus

 
C D
So then I took my turn
G
Oh, what a thing to have done
C
And it was all yellow
 

Verse 2

 

[G]Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones [D]
Turn in[C]to something beautiful
[G]And you know, you know I love you so [D]
You know I love you [C]so
[/chorus]

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Yellow"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Yellow" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Yellow" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Yellow"?

It was written by Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and released in 2000.

Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · D · C · Em

Yellow Chords – Harmonica

Coldplay’s breakthrough hit with a shimmering guitar tone and four simple chords.

Shimmering Alternative (4/4 Time)
123456

Tip: Use open strings and let them ring. The original uses an acoustic tuned down half a step. Add hammer-ons on the G chord for the signature intro sound.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

 
G D
Look at the stars, look how they shine for you
C
And everything you do, yeah they were all yellow
G D
I came along, I wrote a song for you
C
And all the things you do, and it was called “Yellow”
 

Chorus

 
C D
So then I took my turn
G
Oh, what a thing to have done
C
And it was all yellow
 

Verse 2

 

[G]Your skin, oh yeah, your skin and bones [D]
Turn in[C]to something beautiful
[G]And you know, you know I love you so [D]
You know I love you [C]so
[/chorus]

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Yellow"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, C and Em.

Is "Yellow" easy to play on guitar?

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

What key is "Yellow" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Yellow"?

It was written by Chris Martin, Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland, Will Champion, and released in 2000.