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Creep

F · A · Bb · Bbm

F
I
A
III
Bb
IV
Bbm
iv
Key
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Creep in F major

Creep is I · III · IV · iv. In F major that is F, A, Bb, Bbm. Made famous by Radiohead. A haunting, tension-filled loop. Loop those chords in order. The same pattern works in any major key.

Songs that use this

  • Creep · Radiohead

Why it works

In F major this loop is F, A, Bb, Bbm (I · III · IV · iv). I is the home chord. IV moves the song forward without leaving the key. Play the chords in order and the pattern is easy to hear on ukulele.

Chords in F major

Jump to each shape used in this loop.

Try in other keys

Same Roman numerals; chords transpose with the key.

Related progressions

Frequently asked questions

What is the Creep ukulele chord progression?

Creep is the I–III–IV–iv chord loop. In F major that is F, A, Bb, and Bbm. Made famous by Radiohead. A haunting, tension-filled loop.

What do the roman numerals mean in Creep?

Roman numerals mark each chord's role in the key, not fixed chord names. Uppercase is major, lowercase is minor. Creep uses I–III–IV–iv. Change the key and the roles stay; the chord names move with it. In F major you play F, A, Bb, Bbm.

How do you practice Creep on ukulele?

Loop F, A, Bb, and Bbm. Change on the first beat of each bar and keep the strum steady. If one change is hard, practice that pair slowly, then play the full loop again.

What songs use the Creep progression?

Songs built on Creep include Creep.

Why do so many songs use the same chords?

Creep (I–III–IV–iv) is one of the most reused patterns in Rock and beyond. Writers come back to it because the roles are strong: home, departure, pull, and contrast. It supports almost any melody and still feels complete when you loop it. Same functions, different songs.

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