Till Kingdom Come

byColdplay

Required String Notes:CACGBE

Tune to Custom Tuning (CACGBE)

Play each string and match the pitch using your microphone. Targets are set to this song’s exact tuning (CACGBE).

Custom Tuning (CACGBE)

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Target: 65.4 Hz

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C65

A110

C131

G196

B247

E330

How to Tune from Standard to Custom Tuning (CACGBE)

Start in standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E) and change 2 of 6 strings to play “Till 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	E4	Leave as is

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

"Till Kingdom Come" by Coldplay is played in Custom Tuning (CACGBE) (CACGBE). Starting from standard tuning (E-A-D-G-B-E), you retune 2 of 6 strings: string 6 down to C, string 4 down to C. Overall string tension drops, with the biggest change being 4 semitones down. 1270 other songs in our catalog use Custom Tuning (CACGBE).

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Tunings Close to Custom Tuning (CACGBE)

Already tuned to CACGBE? These tunings are just one small change away.

Neon Drop C Tuning13 songs

C - A - D - G - B - EOnly string 4 differs: D instead of C.

C6 Tuning (CACGCE)10 songs

C - A - C - G - C - EOnly string 2 differs: C instead of B.

Custom Tuning (CGCGBE)6 songs

CGCGBEOnly string 5 differs: G instead of A.

CFCGBE (Joy Division) Tuning2 songs

C - F - C - G - B - EOnly string 5 differs: F instead of A.

Coldplay’s Guitar Tunings

Coldplay plays 1 of 14 songs in our catalog in Custom Tuning (CACGBE). Most-used tunings:

Custom Tuning (EADGBC)EADGBC2 songs
C# Standard TuningC# - F# - B - E - G# - C#2 songs
Open E TuningE - B - E - G# - B - E1 song
Custom Tuning (EADGC#C#)EADGC#C#1 song
Custom Tuning (EADF#AE)EADF#AE1 song

Gear for Custom Tuning (CACGBE)

Strings and tools that make playing "Till Kingdom Come" in Custom Tuning (CACGBE) 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.

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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.

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D'Addario Pro-Winder (winder + cutter)

Retuning 2 strings means a lot of turning — a winder speeds it up and trims new strings too.

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“Till Kingdom Come” Tuning FAQ

What tuning is "Till Kingdom Come" by Coldplay in?

"Till Kingdom Come" is played in Custom Tuning (CACGBE): CACGBE, from the lowest to the highest string.

How do I tune my guitar to play "Till 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). Leave the other strings as they are.