Ellie Goulding - Codes: Guitar Chords
Learn to play "Codes" on your guitar with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
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Learn Codes Guitar Chords and Lyrics by Ellie Goulding
This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the guitar chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Codes" smoothly on your guitar.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
Gm Damn, boy you make it hard A# Shouldn't need a riddle to unlock your heart C So, say what's on your mind A# We got other things that we could do with our Time, we could rule the world Know you say you never need another girl But, you're not making sense Trying to keep it moving while you're on the fence Gm Tell me black and white A# Why I'm here tonight C A# I can't read the signs Chorus: Gm Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes A# Let me know what's up, can't do it no more C A# I need a love to celebrate Gm Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes A# Let me know what's up, can't do it no more C A# So baby, take it all the way Gm Stop talking in codes It's a mystery I know that something happened in your history Oh, it's too much to risk You give me some, but you've been holding most of it Back, so it's no surprise Everything you do, I over analyze Breathe, in and out Baby, give me something new to think about Tell me black and white Why I'm here tonight I can't read the signs Chorus: Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes Let me know what's up, can't do it no more I need a love to celebrate Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes Let me know what's up, can’t do it no more So baby, take it all the way Stop talking in codes Tell me black and white Why I'm here tonight I can't read the signs Chorus: Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes Let me know what's up, can't do it no more I need a love to celebrate Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes Let me know what's up, can’t do it no more So baby, take it all the way Stop talking in codes Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes Let me know what's up, can't do it no more I need a love to celebrate Stop talking in codes, stop talking in codes Let me know what's up, can’t do it no more So baby, take it all the way Stop talking in codes You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsA#  C  Gm  Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "Codes" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "Codes" by Ellie Goulding.