The Scientist by Coldplay was written after lead singer Chris Martin was inspired to write a simple song in the key of G major, following the example of George Harrisons hit Isnt It a Pity. During the writing process, Martin wanted a song that was direct, that was without pretense. The song describes the desire to fix a broken relationship.
Key: D
Introduction:
Bm7
G
D
D2
x2
Bm7
G
D
Come up to meet you, tell you I'm sorry
D2
You don't know how lovely you are
Bm7
G
D
I had to find you, tell you I need you,
D2
Tell you I’ll set you apart
Bm7
G
D
Tell me your secrets, and’ask me your questions
D2
Oh, let’s go back to the start
Bm7
G
D
Running in circles, coming up tails,
D2
Heads on a science apart
G
Nobody said it was easy
D
D2
It's such a shame for us to part
G
Nobody said it was easy
D
D/A
D6(9)
E/A
A4
A
No one ever said it would be this hard. N.C.
D
G
D
D7M
Bm7
G
D
D2
Bm7
G
D
I was just guessing at numbers and figures
D2
Pulling the puzzles apart
Bm7
G
D
Questions of science, science and progress
D2
Do not speak as loud as my heart
Bm7
G
D
Tell me you love me, come back and haunt me
D2
Oh, and I rush to the start
Bm7
G
D
Running in circles, chasing our tails D2/C# Coming back as we are