Amsterdam

· by Coldplay

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Lyrics

Come on,

oh, (G)my star is fad

ing and I (C)swerve

(G)out of con (Bb)trol.

If (C)I’d,

if (G)I’d on ly wait

ed I’d not be (C)stuck here in this

hole.

Come (C)here,

oh, (G)my star is fad

ing

and I swerve

no (G)out of con trol.

And I (C)swear

I (G)wait ed and wait

ed.

I’ve got to (C)get out of this (G)hole.

But (G)time

is on your side,

it’s on your side

now.

Not push ing you down

and all a round,

it’s no

(F)cause

for con (C)cern.

(C)cern.

Stuck on the end

of this ball and chain

and I’m on my way

back (C)down.

Stood on the edge,

tied to the noose

sick to the sto

mach.

Say what you mean

but it won’t change a thing.

I’m sick of our se

crets.

Stood on the edge,

tied to the noose,

and you came a long

and you cut me loose.

You came a long

and you cut me loose.

You came a long

and you cut me loose.

Amsterdam by Coldplay — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Amsterdam” by Coldplay in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of Bb at 72 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Amsterdam" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Amsterdam"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Coldplay songs work for kids?: Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.