Radiohead - Creep Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow. Using the Transpose tool, switch to E key to play this song with easier chords.
Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar B7 chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Cm chord diagram
[Opening]
[G] [B7] [C] [Cm]
When you were here be[G]fore, couldn’t look you in the [B7]eye
You’re just like an [C]angel, your skin makes me [Cm]cry
You float like a [G]feather in a beautiful [B7]world
I wish I was [C]special. You’re so very [Cm]special
[chorus]
But I’m a [G]creep, I’m a [B7]weirdo
What the hell am I doing [C]here?
I don’t be[Cm]long here
[verse 2]
I don’t care if it [G]hurts, I wanna have [B7]control
I want a perfect [C]body, I want a perfect [Cm]soul
I want you to [G]notice when I’m not a[B7]round
You’re so very [C]special. I wish I was [Cm]special
[chorus]
But I’m a [G]creep I’m a [B7]weirdo
What the hell am I doing [C]here?
I don’t be[Cm]long here oh oh
[Closing]
[G]She’s running out a[B7]gain [C]she’s running out
She [Cm]run run run ru[G]n [B7] [C]run [Cm]
Whatever makes you [G]happy, whatever you [B7]want
You’re so very [C]special
I wish I was [Cm]special
[chorus]
But I’m a [G]creep I’m a [B7]weirdo
What the hell am I doing [C]here?
I don’t be[Cm]long here
I don’t be[G]long here
How to play Creep on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Radiohead - Creep on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.
Creep uses these transitions most often: B7 → C (11), C → Cm (11), and Cm → G (11). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with G - B7 chord transition.
1. G → B7 chord transition
To move from G to B7;
- Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to A string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 2.
- Place pinky on E string fret 2.
2. B7 → C chord transition
To move from B7 to C;
- While playing B7, lift your pinky from E string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from D string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger from A string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
- Lift your ring finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 3.
3. C → Cm chord transition
To move from C to Cm;
- Keep index finger on B string fret 1.
- Slide your middle finger on D string from fret 2 to fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on E string fret 3.
4. Cm → G chord transition
To move from Cm to G;
- While playing Cm, lift your pinky from E string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your middle finger from D string fret 1 to E string fret 3.
- Lift your ring finger from A string fret 3 and place it on E string fret 3.
Creep chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Creep.
- Creep includes 44 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how Creep connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
- G → B7: 0%
After B7, the most likely next chords across Chordier are Em (58%), E7 (10%), and C (8%).- B7 → C: 8%