Creep — Chords

Radiohead
Key G majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Whole song
G›B›C›Cm
Four chords the whole song; the big crunch hits land on the C → Cm move.
Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

G213
B×12341
C×321
Cm×13421
Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

🎛️ The tone — adapted to your gear

Fender Telecaster (Jonny Greenwood's main guitar on 'Creep') · Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier Trem-O-Verb Combo Amp

Original amp EQ — bass 6 · mid 7 · treble 7 · gain 7 · presence 6

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❓ Creep — FAQ

What key is Creep in?

Creep is in G major.

What chords does Creep use?

The main progression uses G, B, C, Cm. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Creep guitar tone?

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