Til Kingdom Come
byColdplay
Required String Notes:CACGBC
Tune to Custom Tuning (CACGBC)Tune to Custom Tuning (CACGBC)
Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (CACGBC).
Custom Tuning (CACGBC)
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C
Target: 65.4 Hz
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Waiting for sound
C65
A110
C131
G196
B247
C262
How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CACGBC)
Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 3 of 6 strings to play “Til Kingdom Come”:
| String | Standard | Target | What to do |
|---|---|---|---|
| String 6 | E2 | C2 | Tune down 4 semitones |
| String 5 | A2 | A2 | Leave as is |
| String 4 | D3 | C3 | Tune down a whole step |
| String 3 | G3 | G3 | Leave as is |
| String 2 | B3 | B3 | Leave as is |
| String 1 | E4 | C4 | Tune down 4 semitones |
Recommended string gauge: .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054) · affiliate link
Song Overview & Tuning Breakdown
"Til Kingdom Come" by Coldplay is played in Custom Tuning (CACGBC) (CACGBC). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 3 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 4 down to C, string 1 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (CACGBC).
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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (CACGBC)
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Coldplay’s Guitar Tunings
Coldplay plays 1 of 14 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (CACGBC). Most-used tunings:
- Custom Tuning (EADGBC)EADGBC2 songs
Gear for Custom Tuning (CACGBC)
Strings and tools that make playing "Til Kingdom Come" in Custom Tuning (CACGBC) easier.
Ernie Ball Beefy Slinky (.011–.054)
Recommended gauge .011–.054. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
D'Addario Universal Micro Headstock Tuner
A headstock tuner makes switching in and out of this tuning quick, even on stage or without a mic.
D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)
Retuning 3 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.
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“Til Kingdom Come” Tuning FAQ
What tuning is "Til Kingdom Come" by Coldplay in?
"Til Kingdom Come" is played in Custom Tuning (CACGBC): CACGBC, from the lowest to the highest string.
How do I tune my guitar to play "Til Kingdom Come"?
Start from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E). String 6: tune down 4 semitones (E2 → C2). String 4: tune down a whole step (D3 → C3). String 1: tune down 4 semitones (E4 → C4). Leave the other strings as they are.
What string gauge should I use for Custom Tuning (CACGBC)?
Use a .011–.054 set. The bass end is slackened noticeably; a slightly heavier set keeps it tight without a full setup change.
More Songs by Coldplay
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C# Standard TuningIntermediate
C# - F# - B - E - G# - C#No Capo
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