Fix You Chords
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Chords in this song
Chords for Fix You by Coldplay. The checked core chords are Eb, Bb, Ab, Cm, Gm, Abmaj7, Bb6, usually played with a capo on fret 3. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Fix You
Eb is the sounding key listed for this recording. With a capo on fret 3, play C, G, F, Am, Em, Fmaj7, G6 shapes, which sound as Eb, Bb, Ab, Cm, Gm, Abmaj7, Bb6.
Difficulty: Advanced — 7 different chords, 7 of them barre or extended shapes. The capo can make these shapes easier to play.
Matches well.
Chords you need
With a capo on fret 3, finger these as C, G, F, Am, Em, Fmaj7, G6.
Chord progression through the song
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Frequently asked
What key is Fix You in?
Fix You by Coldplay is in the key of Eb, at around 138 BPM. With a capo on fret 3, you play C, G, F, Am shapes, which sound in Eb.
What chords do I need for Fix You?
The checked core chords are Eb, Bb, Ab, Cm, Gm, Abmaj7, Bb6, which most players finger as C, G, F, Am, Em, Fmaj7, G6 with a capo on fret 3.
Is Fix You good for beginners?
Advanced. 7 different chords, 7 of them barre or extended shapes. The capo turns the chords into C, G, F, Am shapes.
What capo do you use for Fix You?
Fret 3. With the capo there you play C, G, F, Am, Em, Fmaj7, G6 shapes, and the song sounds in its original key of Eb.