Coldplay - The Scientist Chords

ChordsDm, Bb, F, C

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 C#,E,F#,B keys to play this song with easier chords.

DmComeuptoBbmeetyou,tellyouI’mFsorry

FYoudon’tknowhowFlovelyyouare.

DmIhadtoBbfindyou,tellyouIFneedyou,

FTellyouIsetyou Fapart.

DmTellmeyourBbsecretsandnursemeyourFquestions,

FOhletsgoFbacktothestart.

DmRunningin Bbcircles,comin’inFtails

FHeadsonaFscienceapart.

BbNobodysaiditwaseasy,F

FOhit’ssuchaFshameforustopart.

BbNobodysaiditwaseasy,F

NooneeverFsaiditwouldbethishard.C

COhtakemebacktotheFstart.

BbFFF

DmIwasjustBbguessin’atnumbersand Ffigures,

FPullingtheFpuzzlesapart.

DmQuestionsof Bbscience,scienceand Fprogress

FDon’tspeakasFloudasmyheart.

DmAndtellmeyouBbloveme,comebackandFhauntme

OhandIFrushtothestart.

DmRunnin’in Bbcircles,Chasin’Ftails

FComin’backasFweare

BbNobodysaiditwaseasy,F

FOhit’ssuchaFshameforustopart.

BbNobodysaiditwaseasy,F

NooneeverFsaiditwouldbesohard.C

CI’mgoingbacktoFthestart.

BbFFFDmBbFF

DmOhhBbhhooooooFF

DmOhhBbhhooooooF

ArtistColdplay

AlbumA Rush of Blood to the Head

GenresAlternative, Indie

Year2002

KeyDm

DifficultyAdvanced

How to play The Scientist on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Coldplay - The Scientist 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.

The Scientist uses these transitions most often: Bb → F (19), Dm → Bb (13), and F → Dm (12). 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 Dm - Bb chord transition.

1. Dm → Bb chord transition

Here's how to move from Dm to Bb:

Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on A string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 3.
Lift your ring finger from B string fret 3 and place it on G string fret 3.
Place pinky on B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 13 times.

2. Bb → F chord transition

Switching from Bb to F:

Lift your index finger from A string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from D string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
Lift your ring finger from G string fret 3 and place it on A string fret 3.
Slide your pinky from B string fret 3 to D string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 19 times.

3. F → Dm chord transition

Here's how to move from F to Dm:

While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
Keep middle finger on G string fret 2.
Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to B string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 12 times.

4. F → C chord transition

To move from F to C:

While playing F, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to D string fret 2.
Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 2 times.

The Scientist chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in The Scientist.

The Scientist includes 54 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
These transitions represent 0.01% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
The Scientist contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
These transition patterns show how The Scientist connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
After F, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (40%), G (21%), and Am (11%).
- F → C: 40%
- F → Dm: 5%
After Bb, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (34%), C (20%), and Dm (9%).
- Bb → F: 34%