Let Somebody Go

by Coldplay

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We (C)had a kind of love, I thought that it would nev er end.

Oh, my (D)lov er, oh, my (C)oth er, oh, my (G)friend.

We (A)talked a round in cir cles and we talked a round, and then

I (D)loved you to the moon and back a gain.

You gave (F)ev ’ry thing

this gold

en glow.

Now, (F)turn off all the stars, ’cause this I (G)know:

that it hurts

like (C)so

to (A)let some bod y go.

(C)All the storms we weath ered, ev ’ry thing that we went through.

Now with (D)out you, what on earth am I to do?

When I (A)called the math ’ma ti cians and I asked them to ex plain,

they said, (D)“Love is on ly e qual to the pain.”

And when (F)ev ’ry thing

was go

ing wrong,

you could (F)turn my sor row in to song.

Oh, it hurts

like (C)so

to (A)let some bod y go,

to (A)let some bod y go.

Oh.

Oh.

know.

Oh.

When you love some bod y,

when you love some bod y

got to let some bod y some bod y (A)know.

So,

when you love some bod y,

when you love some bod y,

then it hurts

like (D)so

to (A)let some bod y go.

It (G)hurts like (G)so

to (A)let some bod y go.

But you’re still (G)with me now, I know.

Oh.

But you’re still (G)with me now, I know.

Let Somebody Go by Coldplay — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Let Somebody Go 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 C at 132 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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 "Let Somebody Go" 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 "Let Somebody Go"?
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.