Clouds

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Key: EM

110 BPM

Tuning: Standard (E A D G B E)

Strum: ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

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[Intro]
[Em7] [Am7] [Bm7] [A7] [G] [Cadd9]

[Em7]Oh-oh-oh-oh (clouds)
[Am7]Oh-oh-oh-oh (clouds)

[Em7]I know you say that [Am7]you don't like it complicated
[Bm7]That we should try [Cadd9]to keep it simple
[Em7]But love is [Am7]never, ever simple, no
[Bm7]Someday, you're gonna see [Cadd9]the things that I see
[Em7]You're gonna want the [Am7]air that I breathe
[Bm7]You're gonna wish [Cadd9]you never left me
[Em7]Here we [Am7]go again
[Em7]Another go-round for [Am7]all of my friends
[Bm7]Another non-stop, will [Cadd9]it ever end?

[G]Here we [A7]go again
[Cadd9]Another go-round for [G]all of my friends
[Am7]Another non-stop, will [Cadd9]it ever end?
[Em7]If we're never [Am7]coming back down
[Cadd9]Yeah, we're looking down [G]on the clouds (oh-oh-oh-oh)
[A7]Oh-oh-oh-oh
[Cadd9]Oh-oh-oh-oh
[G]Oh-oh-oh-oh
[Am7]I know you said that [Cadd9]you don't like it complicated
[Em7]That you are tired [Am7]of all the changes
[Cadd9]Well, love is [G]always, always changing, whoa
[A7]But someday, you're gonna see [Cadd9]the things that I see
[G]You're gonna want the [Am7]air that I breathe
[Cadd9]You're gonna wish [Em7]you never left me
[Am7]Here we [Cadd9]go again
[G]Another go-round for [A7]all of my friends
[Cadd9]Another non-stop, will [G]it ever end?

[Em7]Here we [Am7]go again
[Bm7]Another go-round for [Cadd9]all of my friends
[Em7]Another non-stop, will [Am7]it ever end?
[Bm7]If we're never [Cadd9]coming back down
[Em7]Yeah, we're looking down [Am7]on the clouds (oh-oh-oh-oh)
[Bm7]And we go, and we go, and [Cadd9]we go, and we don't stop (clouds)
[Em7]No, we don't, no, we don't, [Am7]no, we don't ever grow up (clouds)
[Em7]And we go, and we go, and [Am7]we go, and we don't stop (clouds)
[Bm7]No, we don't, no, we don't, [Cadd9]no, we don't ever grow up
[Em7]♪
[Am7]Here we [Bm7]go again
[Cadd9]Another go-round for [Em7]all of my friends
[Am7]Another non-stop, will [Bm7]it ever end?
[Cadd9]Here we [Em7]go again
[Am7]Another go-round for [Em7]all of my friends
[Am7]Another non-stop, will it ever [Bm7]end? (Here we go again)
[Cadd9]Here we go again (and we go, and [Em7]we go, and we go, and we don't stop)
[Am7]Another go-round for all of [Bm7]my friends (here we go again)
[Cadd9]Another non-stop, will it ever end? (No, we don't, [Em7]no, we don't, no, we don't ever grow up)
[Am7]Here we go again [Bm7](here we go again)
[Cadd9]Another go-round for all of my friends (and we go, [Em7]and we go, and we go, and we don't stop)
[Am7]Another non-stop, will it ever [Em7]end? (Here we go again)

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Song Summary & Key Facts

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Album Clouds

Released 2014

Genre

Boy Band Pop

Songwriter One Direction

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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info About This Song

Song Fundamentals

Key Em (E Minor)

Tempo / BPM 110 BPM (Approx.)

Tuning Standard (E A D G B E)

Time Signature 4/4

Difficulty Level Easy

Capo Position No Capo

Chord Count 6 Unique Chords

Genre Boy Band

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Strumming Pattern ↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑

Time Signature 4/4

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Clouds by One Direction is played in the key of Em. Arranged in the natural sounding key of Em in standard guitar tuning without a capo, 'Clouds' by One Direction utilizes direct fretboard shapes to project full open-string acoustic warmth and resonance throughout every section. The Bm7 barre chord can be voiced as a partial three-string triad on upper strings to preserve momentum and prevent fingertip strain while practicing. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between Am7 and Bm7: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 79 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 110 BPM.

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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips

Theory Guide

Guitar playing guide for Clouds by One Direction: sounding in Em without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').

check_circle Key & Tempo: Sounding in Em (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circle Voicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (Bm7) with open cowboy substitutions (partial triads or capo transposition) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circle Critical Transition: Transition from Am7 to Bm7 requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circle Strumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.

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Harmonic Progression

Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)

i – iv – v – IV – III – VI

Song chords:

star Primary Chords (Song Foundation)

Em7 Am7 Bm7 A7

Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.

more_horiz Auxiliary / Transition Chords

G Cadd9

Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.

tune Why Use a Capo?

Capo & Sounding Key

Sounding Key EM Acoustic pitch of original recording

No Capo sync_alt Raises the pitch of open strings

Fingering Shape Key EM Open chord finger positions

The song is played in its original key of Em without a capo.

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piano Chord Family EM

Diatonic Matrix

This song is built on the key of EM. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:

i Em Tonic

ii° F#dim Supertonic

III G Mediant

iv Am Subdominant

v Bm Dominant

VI C Submediant

VII D Subtonic

speed Difficulty Level: Easy

Difficulty Determinants for This Song:

check_circle Uses 6 unique chords throughout the song

check_circle Requires 1 barre chord shapes (Bm7)

check_circle Requires extended harmonic variations (Cadd9)

dna MUSICAL DNA:

KEY: EM • TEMPO: 110 BPM (Approx.) • PROG: i – iv – v – IV – III – VI • DIFF: 2/5 • CAPO: 0

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FAQ & Tips

quiz How to play the easy chords for Clouds (One Direction)?

To play the Easy Chords for Clouds, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.

quiz What are the basic guitar chords and original key for Clouds?

The original recording key for Clouds by One Direction is EM. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.

quiz Is audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?

Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.

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Song Summary & Key Facts

Transcribed by Contributor

Album Clouds

Released 2014

Genre

Boy Band Pop

Songwriter One Direction

Chord Version Options

3 Versions

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[Intro]
[Em7] [Am7] [Bm7] [A7] [G] [Cadd9]

[Em7]Oh-oh-oh-oh (clouds)
[Am7]Oh-oh-oh-oh (clouds)

[Em7]I know you say that [Am7]you don't like it complicated
[Bm7]That we should try [Cadd9]to keep it simple
[Em7]But love is [Am7]never, ever simple, no
[Bm7]Someday, you're gonna see [Cadd9]the things that I see
[Em7]You're gonna want the [Am7]air that I breathe
[Bm7]You're gonna wish [Cadd9]you never left me
[Em7]Here we [Am7]go again
[Em7]Another go-round for [Am7]all of my friends
[Bm7]Another non-stop, will [Cadd9]it ever end?

[G]Here we [A7]go again
[Cadd9]Another go-round for [G]all of my friends
[Am7]Another non-stop, will [Cadd9]it ever end?
[Em7]If we're never [Am7]coming back down
[Cadd9]Yeah, we're looking down [G]on the clouds (oh-oh-oh-oh)
[A7]Oh-oh-oh-oh
[Cadd9]Oh-oh-oh-oh
[G]Oh-oh-oh-oh
[Am7]I know you said that [Cadd9]you don't like it complicated
[Em7]That you are tired [Am7]of all the changes
[Cadd9]Well, love is [G]always, always changing, whoa
[A7]But someday, you're gonna see [Cadd9]the things that I see
[G]You're gonna want the [Am7]air that I breathe
[Cadd9]You're gonna wish [Em7]you never left me
[Am7]Here we [Cadd9]go again
[G]Another go-round for [A7]all of my friends
[Cadd9]Another non-stop, will [G]it ever end?

[Em7]Here we [Am7]go again
[Bm7]Another go-round for [Cadd9]all of my friends
[Em7]Another non-stop, will [Am7]it ever end?
[Bm7]If we're never [Cadd9]coming back down
[Em7]Yeah, we're looking down [Am7]on the clouds (oh-oh-oh-oh)
[Bm7]And we go, and we go, and [Cadd9]we go, and we don't stop (clouds)
[Em7]No, we don't, no, we don't, [Am7]no, we don't ever grow up (clouds)
[Em7]And we go, and we go, and [Am7]we go, and we don't stop (clouds)
[Bm7]No, we don't, no, we don't, [Cadd9]no, we don't ever grow up
[Em7]♪
[Am7]Here we [Bm7]go again
[Cadd9]Another go-round for [Em7]all of my friends
[Am7]Another non-stop, will [Bm7]it ever end?
[Cadd9]Here we [Em7]go again
[Am7]Another go-round for [Em7]all of my friends
[Am7]Another non-stop, will it ever [Bm7]end? (Here we go again)
[Cadd9]Here we go again (and we go, and [Em7]we go, and we go, and we don't stop)
[Am7]Another go-round for all of [Bm7]my friends (here we go again)
[Cadd9]Another non-stop, will it ever end? (No, we don't, [Em7]no, we don't, no, we don't ever grow up)
[Am7]Here we go again [Bm7](here we go again)
[Cadd9]Another go-round for all of my friends (and we go, [Em7]and we go, and we go, and we don't stop)
[Am7]Another non-stop, will it ever [Em7]end? (Here we go again)