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HOW TO PLAY CREEP – RADIOHEAD

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Yorke says this is about being in love with someone, but not feeling good enough. He describes the feeling as, “There’s the beautiful people and then there’s the rest of us.”

This song has a lot of feelings and I think that is one of the main reason why I love this song the very first time I heard it. I specially love the bridge part of the song, the one where the lead singer screams his heart out! Full of emotions!

How to Play Creep

Distinct sound of sliding from G note (6th string) to the 7th fret is the important part of the song. Although the song only has 4 chords, it is important that you do that slide.

The chords that the whole song uses are Gmajor, B major, C major and C minor (Cm).

Stay in the chord shape and do the picking of each required note.

All root in the E string. They all have the same bar chord shape.

There are 2 ways you can play this song. If you are playing along (for pleasure using an acoustic guitar), you can get away with just plain old 4/4 strumming of those 4 chords.

Get the strumming right with feeling and when you mix it up with your superb singing, I guarantee enjoyment of 200%.

If you are learning this song with a complete rock band, better to study the main guitar riff of the song. The main guitar riff is the one you hear on the intro. That same riff and plucking/picking pattern is also the one used in the verses.

Here’s how you play it:

Each chord will start with the root not in the E string. You arpeggiate the first 3 notes downward. That’s up to the D string.

You then go back and do the same for the next 3 string, this time starting in the A string (D note). You then arpegiate upward starting at the B string. The last note for the first bar is the G on the octave note found in the D string.

The next chord is B major. You may do the same pattern as in G major. Same goes for C major and Cminor but with a little variation.

Please refer to the tablature photo above or I highly suggest you watch the above video.

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How to play ‘Creep’ by Radiohead on piano with chords, note charts and lyrics

Hey Radiohead lovers! Have you ever dreamed of playing “Creep” on your piano? This is your lucky day. Sit down behind your keyboard and prepare to dive into this amazing song with us. This is the Songs Explained piano edition for “Creep” by Radiohead with chord diagrams, note charts and video tutorials.

Estimated reading time: 16 minutes

In Songs Explained about ‘Creep” by Radiohead you’ll find

Main takeaway

With this edition we’re aiming to help piano players to play “Creep” by Radiohead. In this article we’ll do it step by step. First, we’ll talk about the song structure and the main chord progression, so you can get an impression of what this track consists of.

Then you can choose your level: beginner or intermediate. For each level we’ll explain how to play “Creep” on your piano, part by part. At the end of this article you’ll be able to play the entire song, and yes, we will also give you the lyrics so you can sing along.

And for those who are always hungry for more, we have prepared detailed note charts of how to play the intro on your piano. Yeah, yeah, we know that the song’s main instrument is the guitar, but we promise you that the arpeggio related riff sounds super on your keyboard.

Song structure

Would you be surprised if we said that this song consists of only four chords, repeating over and over again? Hard to believe, right? The variety of vocal lines, rich instrumentation and lyrics makes “Creep” by Radiohead intriguing and interesting. Wait and see, we’ll talk about every part of the structure in detail.

Based on the vocal lines, lyrics and instrumentation, “Creep” can be divided into the following parts:

Main chord progression

As we mentioned already, the song consists of four chords, which are repeated over and over again. For each part – Intro, Verse, Chorus, Bridge – the amount of repetition varies, with the exception of the Outro – which consists of only one chord, the G.

Here is the main chord progression of Radiohead’s “Creep”:

If you know how to play these four chords, you can play the entire song from the beginning till the end. That’s pretty cool, right? That being said, we’ve come to a crossroad, friends. From this moment on, it’s time to choose your skill level and follow us down the rabbit hole of “Creep” by Radiohead.

So what’s your piano level – beginner or intermediate? If you’re not sure, just start reading, and go through all the levels. In the end, our goal is that you’re able to play this song from the beginning till the end.

Beginner

Chord diagrams for beginners

Hello beginners, are you ready for some epic Radiohead jamming? We’re going to show you how to play all the four “Creep” chords on piano with one hand. We’ll also teach you how to connect them by using inversions to get smoother voicings. By doing so your fingers will move swiftly from one chord to the next.

On the chord diagrams, you’ll also find the number of fingers which we recommend you to use. Remember, for piano notations: fingers of the left and right hand have the same number

In the table below you can see the four chords of the song and the chord diagrams:

Chord progression for beginners

Now you know the chord diagrams. It’s time to take a closer look at all the parts of the song. Here you’ll see the charts and the explanatory video. Remember that although the song contains several parts, the chord progression does not change. The number of repetitions of these chords changes.

Here is the chord progression for the Intro:

On this figure you can see these four chords – G, B/F#, C/G and Cm/G. Each chord is played for two bars. Therefore, the chord loop is 8 bars (2 bars per chord). By loop, we mean that this 8 bar chord progression is repeated over and over again during the song.

Here is the chord progression for the Verse:

At the end you see a repetition sign. So, this chord progression loop is repeated twice. Therefore, instead of 8 bars, the Verse consists of 16 bars. Below you can see what the Verse looks like without the repetition sign.

Here is the chord progression for the Chorus:

Here is the chord progression for the Bridge:

Again, here you can see the repetition sign, and you know what that means now. Yes, you have to repeat the same bars again.

Here is the chord progression for the Outro:

Chord & lyrics

So far, we talked about each part of the song separately and we played them, repeating these four chords over and over again. Let’s put everything together and play the whole song, following its structure and lyrics. Are you excited? We are.

Below you can see the charts with chords and lyrics. There are three important things to mention:

So, let’s try and play the whole song. Enjoy!

Intermediate

Chord diagrams for intermediate level players

Hey piano lovers, welcome to the intermediate level secrion for “Creep” by Radiohead. We’re going to show you how to play all these four chords on piano with five voicings – two voicings in the left hand and three voicings in the right. We’ll show you how to connect them by using inversions so that you can move your fingers smoothly from one chord to the next.

On the chord diagrams, you’ll also find the number of fingers which we recommend you to use. Remember, for piano notations, fingers of the left and right hand have the same number:

In the table below you can see the four chords of the song and the chord diagrams:

Chord progression for intermediate level

Alright, now that you know the chord diagrams, we’ll take a closer look at all the parts of “Creep”. Here you’ll see the charts and the explanatory video. Keep in mind that it’s not the chord progression that changes, but the number of repetitions.

Here is the chord progression for the Intro:

On this figure you can see these four chords – G, B/F#, C/G and Cm/G. Each chord is played for two bars. Therefore, the chord loop is 8 bars (2 bars per chord). By loop, we mean that this 8 bar chord progression is repeated over and over again during the song.

Here is the chord progression for the Verse:

Here you can see a repetition sign, so this chord progression is repeated twice. Therefore, instead of 8 bars, the Verse consists of 16 bars. Without the repetition sign, this would look like the figure below.

Here is the chord progression for the Chorus:

Here is the chord progression for the Bridge:

Here you also see the repetition sign, causing this sequence to repeat.

Here is the chord progression for the Outro:

Chords & lyrics for ‘Creep’

We went through all the parts of the song separately and we played them, repeating these four chords over and over again. Don’t you think it’s time to put everything together and play the whole song with chords and lyrics? Let’s do it!

Below you can see the charts with chords and lyrics. There are three important things to mention:

You can stop reading now. It’s jam time!

Pro level

Note charts for the Intro section of ‘Creep’ by Radiohead

In this section, we’ll challenge you to play the guitar intro of “Creep” on the piano by providing you with the note charts. This is also a great exercise to develop the coordination of your left and right hand. Don’t be surprised, the charts are in the bass clef!

How to practice the Intro of ‘Creep’ on piano

Practice it slowly. Play two bars of each chord separately and try to combine both your hands. In our explanatory video, we’re showing you an example of playing this intro with both hands.

So, start playing only the 1st and the 2nd bar of the G chord, then move to the 3rd and 4th bar of the B/F# chord. Then try to connect these chords together by playing the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th bars in a row. Do it as slowly as you feel comfortable with, gradually raising the speed to the original tempo.

Music theory behind ‘Creep’

As we already mentioned, “Creep” has four chords. These chords create a loop, which is repeated over and over again during the whole song. The big question is: How does it still sound fresh and interesting? Besides the fact that this song has great instrumentation, we’ll take a look at why these chords work so well together.

The chord progression:

G – is the I (tonic) chord of the song. Check out our music dictionary to get a better understanding of what a tonic is, and what it does within a chord progression.

C – is the IV chord.

The B is the chord of the III degree of G major. Usually on the III degree of major scales we have a minor chord. However, in this particular song we have a B major chord, which can be considered as a secondary dominant – the dominant chord moving to an Em chord (VI degree of G). But this secondary dominant (B) doesn’t resolve to Em, it moves to a C chord. You don’t have to be schooled in music theory to feel the difference when you hear this. Emotionally you are longing for the Em, but you get the C chord instead.

At the end of the chord progression, the C (IV chord of the G major) turns into a C minor chord, which is resolved back to the G chord. This cadence of IV – IV minor – I chord is known as a minor plagal cadence. And as you have noticed already, it sounds amazing.

Trivia – Why Radiohead hates ‘Creep’

“Creep” by Radiohead tells the story of a person that is in love. The protagonist follows his love around, but fails to make his passion explicit. Then something weird happens in the lyrics: the protagonist subconsciously becomes his beloved one.

“Fuck off, we’re tired of it”

To actually assert yourself in a masculine way without looking like you’re in a hard-rock band is a very difficult thing to do… It comes back to the music we write, which is not effeminate, but it’s not brutal in its arrogance. It is one of the things I’m always trying: To assert a sexual persona and on the other hand trying desperately to negate it.”

So far, so good, what could possibly go wrong? The track became an underground hit in the UK and the United States. The only problem was that Radiohead subconsciously became “Creep”, just like the protagonist in the story, and that bothered the group. It bothered them so much that after a while they refused to play it live. Thom Yorke even yelled at the audience of Montreal during a gig when they were begging him to play “Creep”: “Fuck off, we’re tired of it.”

Anthem

The anthem that made the band big had transformed into a monster that demanded to be fed, and Radiohead resisted. The resistance also grew among the “real” fans in the ‘90s, which created the ultimate test. If you are ever asked what your favorite Radiohead song is, and you answer “Creep”, then you’re a phony.

Now, almost thirty years after this awesome track was written, we can say only one thing: wow, it really has contributed a lot to the curriculum of modern rock music, and it would be a shame if we didn’t jam along. If Radiohead won’t do it, it’s up to you.

Creep Chords

Learn how to play the song Creep by Radiohead.

Creep Chords

The song Creep by Radiohead is a pretty simple chord structure. The chords for it are G, B, C, and C minor. You can watch the video or read on below to learn how to form the Creep chords.

Creep Chords By Radiohead

To form the G chord simply use your middle finger to press down on the second fret of the A string. Follow that with your ring finger on the third fret of the low E string. Then press your pinky on the third fret of the high E string. Strum all six chords and you got the open G chord. However you can also form a barred G chord which I believe is how Creep is played. This is a E shaped chord brought to the third fret. So to form the barred G chord form an E chord but bring it up three frets. That way your index finger is covering the entire third fret and your middle finger is on the fourth fret of the G string with your ring finger and pinky on the fifth frets of the A and D strings.

Then you got the barred B chord. To form this you will barre the seventh fret. Then have the same E shape. So press your middle finger down on the G string of the eighth fret. Then press your ring finger on the ninth fret of the A string and use your pinky to press down on the D string of the ninth fret.

Then simply move that barred chord up one fret and you got your barred C chord. Then to form the last chord in the structure, a C minor, you just take your middle finger off so you are fretting the entire eighth fret and pressing on the A and D strings with your ring and pinky fingers. Here are the chord charts so you know what I mean.

How to Learn Guitar

So the thing is that in the beginning you will want to learn easy guitar songs like Creep by Radiohead by looking up the chords and tabs.

But then you will want to learn how to play guitar songs with your ears. By listening to tunes and coming up with the chords and notes on your own is really the way to go.

In the beginning it will be pretty difficult which is why I recommend learning the basics like the chords, theory, scales, and solos.

But what you are really ramping up to is playing songs with a sense of rhythm and feeling. Look at the greats. You think they are really good musicians because they sit around and look up guitar tabs for pop songs all day?

You need to be more than just a guitar player. You got to be a musician and develop a feel for music. The guitar is just an instrument that allows you to speak the language of music.

Yes you can still learn with these songs with simple chords but then you will want to expand your outlook on the world of music.

Creep

by Radiohead • Lesson #153 • May 11, 2018

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Editor’s notes

In this video I’ll teach you how to play Creep by Radiohead. Specifically, I’ll explain how to play this song without requiring barre chords – which can be a deal-breaker for guitarists who are just starting out. I’ll explain how a single 3-finger chord voicing can be used to play each chord in this song. I’ll also explain the strumming patterns and show some other ways to add flourish. Great song, I hope you enjoy this lesson!

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