Hello! Below you'll find my "Creep" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This is the classic song that put Radiohead on the map, and features an easy but iconic chord progression. It was originally performed on guitars, but it sounds great translated to piano.
Enjoy!
Creep Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Creep:
Creep Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| G | G | B | B | C | C | Cm | Cm* |
| G | G | B | B | C | C | Cm | Cm* |
[Verse 1]
G
When you were here before
B
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 very special
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 very 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
[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 very special, I wish I was special
[Chorus]
G B
But I'm a creep, I'm a weirdo
C
What the hell am I doing here?
Cm*
I don't belong here Oooh, oooh
[Bridge]
G B
She's running out the door...
C Cm*
She's running out, she run, run, run...
G B
Ruuuuuuuun...
C Cm
Ruuuuuuuuuuun...
G B
She's running out the door...
C Cm*
She's running out, she run, run, run...
G B
Ruuuuuuuun...
C Cm
Ruuuuuuuuuuun...
[Verse 3]
G B
Whatever makes you happy, whatever you want
C Cm
You're so very 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
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Creep Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Creep" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Creep" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
