Shiver

by Coldplay

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Lyrics

And the hard est part was (Bb)let ting go, not (Dm)tak ing part

was the hard (Eb)broke est part.

And the strang est thing but I was (Bb)wait ing for that bell to ring.

It was the strang est start.

I could feel it go down.

You Bit ter sweet, I could taste

in my mouth.

Sil ver lin ing the cloud.

Oh, and I

I wish that I could work it (Gm)out.

Oh and I,

I won der what it’s all a bout.

I won der what it’s all a bout.

Ev ’ry thing I (Eb)know

is

wrong.

Ev ’ry thing I (Eb)do,

it just comes un done.

And ev ’ry thing is (Eb)torn

a

part.

Oh, and that’s the (Eb)hard est part.

That’s the (F)hard est part.

Yeah, that’s the (Eb)hard est part.

That’s the (F)hard est part.

Shiver by Coldplay — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Shiver” 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 Eb at 120 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 "Shiver" 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 "Shiver"?
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.