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God Put A Smile Upon Your Face by Coldplay – Guitar Tab

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God Put A Smile Upon Your Face by Coldplay – Guitar Tab

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Why I Like This Tab

What I appreciate about this tab is its straightforwardness. It’s a clear, easy-to-follow guide to playing “God Put A Smile Upon Your Face”. The chords are simple and accurate, making it a great choice for beginners looking to expand their repertoire. The inclusion of the tabbed intro riff is a nice touch, too – it adds a bit of challenge for those who want to go beyond strumming chords, but it’s not overly complex.

Practice Tip

My advice for practicing this track would be to focus on the rhythm. Coldplay’s music often relies on a strong rhythmic backbone, and this song is no exception. Start by strumming the chords in time with the song, then gradually add in the intro riff as you get more comfortable. I’d also recommend playing along with the track to really nail the timing.

Genre & Difficulty

In terms of genre, this is a rock song with a touch of alternative and pop. It’s a great choice for players who enjoy Coldplay’s signature style or those who are fans of accessible rock music. As for difficulty, I’d classify it as beginner to intermediate. The chords are straightforward, but the addition of the intro riff offers a bit more of a challenge.

Full Tab


[Verse 1]

C#            E6         D#7   Dmaj7
  Where do we go, nobody knows
C#           E6             D#7 Dmaj7
  I've got to say I'm on my way down
C#             E6                D#7   Dmaj7
  God, give me style and give me grace
C#         E6             D#7  Dmaj7    C# E6 D#7 Dmaj7
  God put a smile upon my face


[Verse 2]

Where do we go to draw the line
I've got to say I wasted all your time, but honey, honey.
Where do I go to fall from grace?
God put a smile upon your face, yeah.


[Chorus]

Amaj7             E6               F#add9
     Now when you work it out, I'm worse than you.
Amaj7               E6            F#add9
     Yeah, when you work it out, I wanted to.
Amaj7            E6               F#add9
     Now when we work out where to draw the line
Amaj7                 E6      F#add9
     Your guess is as good as mine.


[Verse 3]

Where do we go, nobody knows
Don't ever say you're on your way down, when
God gave you style and gave you grace
And God put a smile upon your face, oh yeah


[Chorus]

Now, when you work it out I'm worse than you
Yeah, when you work it out I want it too
Now, when you work out where to draw the line
Your guess is as good as mine


[Bridge]

C# E6 D#7      Dmaj7    C#   E6  D#7
        It's as good as mine
       Dmaj7     C#    E6  D#7
It's as good as mine
       Dmaj7     C#
It's as good as mine
E6           D#7
Na na na na na na na na na na
       Dmaj7
It's as good as
Amaj7   E6
Mine
  F#add9   Amaj7  E6
As good as mine
  F#add9   Amaj7  E6
As good as mine
  F#add9   Amaj7  E6
As good as mine


[Verse 4]

Where do we go, nobody knows
Don't ever say you're on your way down, when
God gave you style and gave you grace
And God put a smile upon your face

Adapted for educational use. Based on public tab formatting. The commentary on this page is autogenerated as part of an ongoing test.

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