Hello! Below you'll find my "Exit Music (For A Film)" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
I love this haunting Radiohead song - the build and climax just give me chills. The chord changes aren't super hard, and we can use the same rhythmic pattern for everything. In the video, I do give you an alternative rhythm pattern for the bridge if you want to capture more of the energy of the bass and drums.
Enjoy!
Exit Music (For A Film) Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Exit Music (For A Film):
Exit Music (For A Film) Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
| Bm | Bm - - Bsus2 Bsus4 | X2
| Bm | Bm |
| Bm | Bm |
[Verse 1]
Bm F# D/A Eadd9/G#
Wake from your sleep, the drying of your tears
Bm F# Bsus4 B
Today we escape, we escape
Bm F#
Pack and get dressed
D/A Eadd9/G# Emadd9/G
Before your father hears us
Bm F# Bsus4 B
Before all hell breaks loose
Bm F# Bsus4 B
Before all hell breaks loose
[Chorus]
Amadd4 E7/G#
Breathe, keep breathing
Bsus2 Bm Bsus2 Em Bm/D F#sus4
Don't lose your nerve
Amadd4 E7/G#
Breathe, keep breathing
Bsus2 Bm Bsus2
I can't do this
Amadd4 E7/G#
Breathe, keep breathing
Bsus2 Bm Bsus2 Em Bm/D F#sus4
Don't lose your nerve
Amadd4 E7/G#
Breathe, keep breathing
Bsus2 Bm Bsus2
I can't do this
Em Bm/D F#sus4 F#7sus4 F#
A - lone
[Verse 2]
Bm F# D/A Eadd9/G#
Sing us a song, a song to keep us warm
Bm F# Bsus4 B
There's such a chill, such a chill
[Bridge]
Bm C#7 F# G
And you can laugh, a spineless laugh
Bm C#7 F# G
And you can laugh, a spineless laugh
C
We hope your rules and
F#sus4 F#
Wisdom choke you
F#sus4 F#
Wisdom choke you
[Outro]
Bm F# D Esus2 Em
Now we are one, in everlasting peace,
Bm F# D Esus2 Em
Now we are one, in everlasting peace,
Bm F# Bsus4 B
We hope that you choke, that you choke
Bm F# Bsus4 B
We hope that you choke, that you choke
Bm F# Bsus4 B
We hope that you choke, that you choke
We hope that you choke, that you choke
Bm F# Bsus4 B
We hope that you choke, that you choke
Bm F# Bsus4 B
We hope that you choke, that you choke
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Exit Music (For A Film) Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Exit Music (For A Film)" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Exit Music (For A Film)" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
