Coldplay – Clocks

Clocks drum sheet music – a note-for-note accurate transcription of Will Champion's drum part on Coldplay's “Clocks”, from the album A Rush Of Blood To The Head (2002). Every groove and fill is written out exactly as recorded, in a clean, print-ready PDF.

About Clocks drum sheet music

“Clocks” is from A Rush Of Blood To The Head, Coldplay’s second album. Built around one of the most famous piano riffs in pop, it won the Grammy for Record of the Year.

Will Champion plays a steady, driving groove behind the piano riff, with a syncopated feel that follows its accents. Great for practising consistency and feel.

A drum transcription taken from the original recording

Every bar of this Clocks drum transcription comes from the original recording. Instead of an approximate groove with a couple of fills, you get the whole drum part – so if you need Clocks drum notes that sound like the record when you play them, this is the version to use.

The sheet music is professionally engraved and easy to read on a music stand or on a tablet. Each part of the song is clearly labelled, and repeats with first- and second-time endings keep the layout compact, so you spend less time turning pages and more time playing.

Song facts

• Artist: Coldplay
• Album: A Rush Of Blood To The Head (2002)
• Drummer: Will Champion
• Style: alternative rock

What you get

Your Clocks drum sheet music download includes:

• The full song, transcribed note-for-note from the original recording
• Clearly labelled song sections
• Professionally engraved, print-ready PDF
• Instant download after purchase

How to practise Clocks on drums

Here is a practice plan that works well for Clocks:

1. Listen with the sheet music. Feel how the drums follow the piano riff.
2. Practise the groove. Keep it steady with a metronome.
3. Lock in with the riff. Play the accents together.
4. Learn the fills. Slowly first, then in context.
5. Play with the record. Stay steady for the whole song.
6. Record yourself. Check your consistency.

Why note-for-note sheet music?

Learning Clocks by ear or from a free tab usually means guessing the details – which fill goes where, what the hi-hat is doing, how a section ends. Accurate sheet music takes the guesswork out: the rhythms are exact, the song structure is clear, and you can focus on playing instead of decoding.

Who is this sheet music for?

Clocks drum sheet music suits beginner-to-intermediate drummers and Coldplay fans and cover bands.

About Will Champion

Will Champion has been Coldplay’s drummer since 1997 and has played on all of their albums.

More Coldplay drum sheet music

Other Coldplay songs in the store: Fix You, Paradise and Yellow. See them all on the Coldplay drum sheet music page.

Frequently asked questions

Is it the complete Clocks drum part?

Yes. The whole song is transcribed note-for-note from the record, including every fill, as heard on A Rush Of Blood To The Head.

Is Clocks drum sheet music a tab or real notation?

It is real drum notation on a five-line staff, the standard way drum parts are written. If you are used to tabs, it is worth the switch – notation shows the rhythm exactly, which tabs can’t.

How is the sheet music delivered?

As a PDF download. The link shows up as soon as you complete checkout and is emailed to you as well.

Is Clocks good for beginner drummers?

Yes – the groove is steady and clear, a great song for building consistency.

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