One of the staple bands among fans of alternative rock worldwide, Radiohead has carved out its niche in music with its unique sound and unforgettable melody lines. One songs that perfectly captures Radiohead’s style is “Karma Police”. This song was primarly played on an acoustic guitar but is mastered in different versions throughout their tours.

Thom Yorke’s somber voice juxtaposed with the intricate guitar work, primarily played by Johnny Greenwood, creates a hauntingly beautiful soundscape that lingers in your mind. The song structure is a masterclass in alternative rock with unpredictable changes in tone and rhythm. To cover it on guitar is a challenge in itself. The chords vary from simple open chord shapes to more complex fingerings and the progression is non-standard, allowing for guitarists to really broaden their playing fields. But it also reveals how the band’s creativity is not just on the lead vocal but also on the choices of guitar riffs and chords progressions.