Radiohead - Creep Chords

ChordsG, B7, C, Cm

Strumming↓-↓↑

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.

GB7CCm

Whenyouwerehere Gbefore,couldn’tlookyouintheB7eye

You’rejustlikeanCangel,yourskinmakesmeCmcry

YoufloatlikeaGfeatherinabeautifulB7world

IwishIwasCspecial.You’resoveryCmspecial

ButI’maGcreep,I’maB7weirdo

WhatthehellamIdoingChere?

Idon’t Cmbelonghere

Idon’tcareifitGhurts,IwannahaveB7control

IwantaperfectCbody,IwantaperfectCmsoul

IwantyoutoGnoticewhenI’mnot B7around

You’resoveryCspecial.IwishIwasCmspecial

ButI’maGcreepI’maB7weirdo

WhatthehellamIdoingChere?

Idon’t Cmbelonghereohoh

GShe’srunningout B7againCshe’srunningout

SheCmrunrunrun GrunB7runCCm

WhatevermakesyouGhappy,whateveryouB7want

You’resoveryCspecial

IwishIwasCmspecial

ButI’maGcreepI’maB7weirdo

WhatthehellamIdoingChere?

Idon’t Cmbelonghere

Idon’t Gbelonghere

ArtistRadiohead

AlbumCreep

GenresAlternative, Pop, Rock, Classic Rock

Year1992

KeyG

DifficultyIntermediate

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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

2. B7 → C chord transition

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

4. Cm → G chord transition

Switching 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 11 times.

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%