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Clocks

"Clocks" is a song by British rock band Coldplay, released on 17 March 2003 as part of their second album, A Rush of Blood to the Head. Built around a distinctive piano riff with cryptic lyrics exploring themes of contrast and urgency, the song became one of the band's signature tracks. For electric guitar players, learning "Clocks" offers an opportunity to study how guitar parts complement and support a keyboard-driven arrangement, focusing on texture, dynamics, and restraint.

  • The song's iconic riff was originally written on piano, adapting it to guitar is a popular and rewarding challenge for players.
  • "Clocks" was written collaboratively by all four Coldplay members, making it a study in band-wide musical contribution.
  • The riff has been widely sampled across genres, demonstrating how a simple melodic idea can have broad musical influence.
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