"God Put A Smile Upon Your Face"
Single by Coldplay
from the album A Rush of Blood to the Head
Released	July 14, 2003 (Canada, EU)
Format	CD
Recorded	?
Genre	Alternative
Length	4:57
Label	Parlophone
Writer(s)
Producer(s)	Ken Nelson Coldplay
Chart positions
#100 (UK Import) #43 (AUS)
Coldplay singles chronology
"Clocks" (2003)	"God Put A Smile Upon Your Face" (2003)	"Speed of Sound" (2005)

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The single cover features bassist Guy Berryman, drawn by Sølve Sundsbø. The song was originally titled "Your Guess Is As Good As Mine" and wasn't intended to make the final cut on the album. A bassist is a musician who plays a double bass or electric bass (also referred to as bass guitar). ... --83. ...

Track Listing

1. "God Put A Smile Upon Your Face"
2. "Murder"

Music Video

The music video featured scenes of the band performing with the narrative of a distressed businessman (played by Paddy Considine) literally fading into obscurity. Like "The Scientist", the video was directed by Jamie Thraves. [1] The Scientist is the second single from Coldplays sophomore album, A Rush Of Blood To The Head. ...

Quotes

Chris Martin on "God Put A Smile Upon Your Face": "That came out of playing live and wanting to have something with a bit more bounce. We were really getting into things like P.J. Harvey and Muse - things with a bit more energy." [2] Polly Jean Harvey, born October 9, 1969 in Weymouth, Dorset is a British singer and songwriter. ... Muse are an alternative rock band formed in Teignmouth, Devon in 1994. ...

External link

• God Put A Smile Upon Your Face Lyrics