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Ellie Goulding
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Key: D minor•
Intro 1
Dm
Dm

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F
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G
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F

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Verse 1

Dm
Dm

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Damn,
G
G

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boy you make it hard
F
F

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Shouldn't need a riddle
Am
Am

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to unlock your heart
G
G

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So, say what's on your mind
F
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We got other things

that we could do with our
Dm
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G
G

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Time, we could rule the world
F
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C
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Know you say you never need another girl
G
G

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But, you're not making sense
F
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Trying to keep it moving
Verse 2

while you're on the fence
Dm
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Em
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Tell me black and white
F
F

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Why I'm here tonight
G
G

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F
F

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I can't read the signs
Dm
Dm

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Stop talking in codes,
Verse 3

stop talking in codes
Em
Em

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F
F

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Let me know what's up,

can't do it no more
Am
Am

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G
G

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F
F

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I need a love to celebrate
Dm
Dm

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Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes
Em
Em

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F
F

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Let me know what's up,

can't do it no more
Am
Am

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G
G

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F
F

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So baby, take it all the way
Dm
Dm

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Stop talking in codes
C
C

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It's a mystery I
Verse 4
F
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know that something

happened in your history
G
G

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Oh, it's too much to risk
F
F

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You give me some,

but you've been holding most of it
Dm
Dm

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C
C

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Back, so it's no surprise
F
F

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Everything you do, I over analyze
G
G

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Breathe, in and out
C
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Baby, give me something
F
F

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new to think about
Verse 5
Dm
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Em
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Tell me black and white
F
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Am
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Why I'm here tonight
G
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G

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I can't read the signs
Dm
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Stop talking in codes,
Verse 6

stop talking in codes
Em
Em

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Let me know what's up,

can't do it no more
Am
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G
G

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F
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I need a love to celebrate
Dm
Dm

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Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes
Em
Em

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F
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Let me know what's up,

can't do it no more
Am
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G
G

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F
F

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So baby, take it all the way

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G
G

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Am
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Verse 7
C
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G
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F
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So tell me black and white
G
G

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Why I'm here tonight
Am
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I can't read the signs
C
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Em
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Verse 8

Dm
Dm

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Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes
Em
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F
F

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Let me know what's up,

can't do it no more
Am
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G
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F
F

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I need a love to celebrate
Dm
Dm

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Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes
Em
Em

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F
F

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Let me know what's up,

can't do it no more
Am
Am

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G
G

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F
F

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So baby, take it all the way

Stop talking in codes
Dm
Dm

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Stop talking in codes
F
F

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Let me know what's up,

can't do it no more
Am
Am

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G
G

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F
F

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I need a love to celebrate
Dm
Dm

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Stop talking in codes,

stop talking in codes
F
F

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Let me know what's up,

can't do it no more
Am
Am

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G
G

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F
F

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So baby, take it all the way
Outro 1

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Dm

  • F

  • G

  • Am

  • C

  • Em

Capo: 5

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Codes by Ellie Goulding is D minor.

The primary chords used in Codes are Gm, Bb, C, Dm, F, Am.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 5 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Gm, Bb, C, Dm, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Codes is approximately 92 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Codes using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Codes. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Ellie Goulding.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Codes to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Codes by Ellie Goulding on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.