Radiohead - Creep Chords

[Intro]
G B C Cm
 
[Verse 1]
                     G                              B
When you were here before, couldn't look you in the eyes
                    C                         Cm
You're just like an angel, your skin makes me cry
                 G                      B
You float like a feather in a beautiful world
             C                          Cm
I wish I was special, you're so f**king special
 
[Chorus] (play loud)
Cm
(x3, very short)
          G            B
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo
                         C               Cm
What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here
 
[Verse 2]
                   G                      B
I don't care if it hurts, I wanna have control
                 C                      Cm
I want a perfect body, I want a perfect soul
              G                    B
I want you to notice when I'm not around
                  C                     Cm
You're so f**king special, I wish I was special
 
[Chorus] (play loud)
Cm
(x3, very short)
          G            B
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo
                         C               Cm
What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here
 
[Bridge] (play loud)
            G                     B
Oooh, oooh, she's running out the door...
C                      Cm
She's running out, she run, run, run...
G     B
Ruuuuuuuun...
C     Cm
Ruuuuuuuuuuun...
 
[Verse 3] (play soft until the end)
                   G                   B
Whatever makes you happy, whatever you want
                  C                     Cm
You're so f**king special, I wish I was special
 
[Chorus]
          G            B
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo
                         C               Cm
What the hell am I doing here? I don't belong here
          G
I don't belong here





How to play "Creep" by Radiohead on guitar

[Introduction]
- Chords: G, B, C, Cm.
- Strumming: Begin with delicate downstrokes to set the song's melancholy vibe.

[Verse 1].
- Chords: G, B, C, Cm.
- Strumming with a down-down-up-up-down-up sequence.
Maintain a consistent rhythm.
- Highlight the phrase "When you were here before" with a delicate touch.
Increase the level of intensity as the verse goes.

[Chorus]
- Chords: G, B, C, Cm.
- Strumming: Increase the volume and follow a continuous down-up-down-up pattern.
Emphasise the chorus's emotional significance.
- Nuances: Strum more forcefully on "But I'm a creep" to show raw passion.

[Verse 2].
- Chords: G, B, C, Cm.
- Strumming: Revert to the verse pattern. Concentrate on seamless transitions.
- Nuances: Increase the intensity of phrases like "I want a perfect body"
to express the lyrics' yearning.

[Chorus]
- Play louder and more dynamically, following the pattern from the first chorus.

[Bridge]
- Chords: G, B, C, Cm.
- Strumming: Continue with a louder and more forceful strumming pattern. 
Allow the chords to sound out.
- Nuances: Strumming harder and more violently emphasises the urgency
in "she's running out the door".

[Verse 3].
- Chords: G, B, C, Cm.
- Strumming: Use mild downstrokes similar to those used in the beginning.
- Nuances: Concentrate on the subtle nature of "Whatever makes you happy."
Let the chords ring out to complement the reflecting tone.

[Chorus]
- Chords: G, B, C, Cm.
- Strumming: Use a softer touch and let the melody fade out slowly.
- Nuances: With your strumming, convey a sense of resignation,
reflecting the phrase "I don't belong here."

[Common Mistakes]
- Rushing chord transitions: Practice gently to establish smooth transitions
between chords.
- Overly forceful strumming during the verses: Strumming intensity should
be balanced to match the feel of the music.
- Timing: If needed, use a metronome to maintain a consistent rhythm.

[Facts About the Song]
1992 saw Radiohead release "Creep," their first single. Still one of their most
popular songs, the one went global. Its songs, which explore emotions of
alienation and inadequacy, appeal to a lot of people. Radiohead has had a mixed
relationship with the song, often removing it from live events notwithstanding
its popularity.

[Artist bio]
English music group Radiohead first emerged in 1985. The band consists in
Thom Yorke, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Colin Greenwood, and Philip Selway.
Having released critically appreciated albums such "OK Computer," "Kid A," and
"In Rainbows," Radiohead is well-known for its experimental attitude to rock music.
Considered as among the most innovative and powerful bands of their
day are these ones.