The Scientist (ver. 3)
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Em C G
Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry
Gadd9
You don't know how lovely you are
Em C
I had to find you
G
Tell you I need you
Gadd9
Tell you I set you apart
Em C
Tell me your secrets
G
And ask me your questions
Gadd9
Oh, let's go back to the start
Em C
Running in circles
G
Coming up tails
G/F#
Heads on a science apart
C G
Nobody said it was easy
Gadd9
It's such a shame for us to part
C G
Nobody said it was easy
Gadd9 D
No one ever said it would be this hard
G
Oh, take me back to the start
Em C
I was just guessing
G
At numbers and figures
Gadd9
Pulling the puzzles apart
Em C
Questions of science
G
Science and progress
Gadd9
Do not speak as loud as my heart
Em C
Tell me you love me
G
Come back and haunt me
Gadd9
Oh, and I rush to the start
Em C
Running in circles
G
Chasing our tails
G/F#
Coming back as we are
C G
Nobody said it was easy
Gadd9
Oh, it's such a shame for us to part
C G
Nobody said it was easy
Gadd9 D
No one ever said it would be so hard
G
I'm going back to the start
Em C G Gadd9
Oh x4
How to play The Scientist (ver. 3)
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Em. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.