Creep | Chords + Lyrics
Intro
| G | G | B | Bsus4 B |
| C | Csus4 C | Cm | Cm |
Verse 1
| G5 | G | B5 | B |
When you were here before, couldn’t look you in the eye.
| C | C | Cm | Cm |
You’re just like an angel. Your skin makes me cry.
| G | G | B | B |
You float like a feather, in a beautiful world.
| C | C | Cm | Cm |
I wish I was special, you’re so fuckin’ special.
Chorus 1
| G (Gsus4) | G | B (Bsus4) | B |
But I’m a creep, I’m a weirdo.
| C (Csus4) | C | Cm | Csus4 |
What the hell am I doin’ here? I don’t belong here.
Verse 2
I don’t care if it hurts, I wanna have control.
I want a perfect body, I want a perfect soul.
I want you to notice when I’m not around.
You’re so fuckin’ special, I wish I was special.
Chorus 2
But I’m a creep. I’m a weirdo.
What the hell am I doin’ here? I don’t belong here, oh-oh, oh-oh.
Middle 8
| G | G | B | B |
She’s running out the door.
| C | C | Cm | Cm |
She’s running out. She run, run, run.
| G | G | B | B |
Run.
| C | C | Cm | Cm |
Run.
Verse 3 (half)
Whatever makes you happy. Whatever you want.
You’re so fuckin’ special, I wish I was special.
Chorus 3
| G | Gsus4 G | B | B |
But I’m a creep. I’m a weirdo.
| C | C | Cm | Cm Bm Am |
What the hell am I doin’ here? I don’t belong here.
| G |
I don’t belong here.
Creep Chords: The Secrets Behind Its Haunting Sound
At first glance, Creep seems like a simple progression built around the I – IIIx – IV – IVm.
In the key of G, that gives us:
| G (I) | G | B (IIIx) | B |
| C (IV) | C | Cm (IVm) | Cm |
However, as you can see above with chords and lyrics, it’s not quite that straightforward—several chord extensions keep things interesting.
I spent time transcribing this carefully, ensuring the TAB captures the nuances of how Radiohead plays Creep. The picking patterns and extensions subtly change, making the song so compelling.
To access that part of the lesson, follow this link: Creep – Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Once you’re comfortable with the details, a simple chord chart will be enough—here’s one I made for you.
Creep Chord Chart | PDF + iReal Pro
Should you want to download this chart, here’s a PDF: Creep chord chart PDF.
This chord chart was created using iReal Pro, here’s a link to that file: Creep chord chart iReal Pro. Using this and the iRealPro app, you can change the key.
Creep was Radiohead’s most successful song!
Radiohead’s Creep was their breakthrough hit, launching them as a credible force in the early ’90s U.K. indie rock scene.
Since then, they’ve grown increasingly experimental, maintaining their status as one of the most respected bands around. While many of their contemporaries—Blur, The Verve, and Oasis—eventually faded or split, Radiohead endured, perhaps due to their relentless innovation and refusal to chase commercial trends.
Unlike those bands, who were frequently in the media spotlight with public feuds and opinions, Radiohead largely kept to themselves, focusing on their music. They rarely perform Creep live, likely because it feels too mainstream for them, preferring instead to experiment with improvisation and effects during their gigs.
Their attitude has always been unapologetic—if you don’t like what they do, that’s fine with them. In an industry often obsessed with popularity, their independence is rare.
Creep was their debut single and, to date, their most successful. Did they purposely avoid repeating it?
It certainly seems that way. Rather than capitalising on its commercial appeal, Radiohead took a sharp turn towards more experimental sounds with albums like The Bends and OK Computer. They’ve often expressed mixed feelings about Creep, with Thom Yorke even describing it as “crap” in early interviews.
By deliberately moving away from straightforward rock ballads, they cemented their reputation as a band that values artistic evolution over mainstream success.
But then again, they did record and release High and Dry!
Creep Chords: Continue Learning
Want to master this song? Check out the full TAB lesson here: Creep (Radiohead) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
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