Talk

by Coldplay

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So I (E)look in your di (Esus2)rec tion but you (E)pay me no at (Esus2)ten tion do you?

And I (Esus2)this know you don’t lis my ten fi to me ’cause nal you (Esus2)chance say you see straight of get through me, don’t ting (Bmaj7)you?

But (Badd11)on and on

from the (C#m9)mo ment I wake

till the (C#m9)mo ment I sleep,

I’ll be there by your side,

just you try and stop me.

I’ll be wait ing in line

just to see if you care.

Oh, oh.

Did you (A#dim)want me to change?

Well, I changed for good,

and I (A#dim)want you to know

that you’ll (C#m9)al ways get your (B6)way.

I (A#dim)want ed to say,

don’t you shiv er.

Shiv er.

Sing it (B)loud

and (A)clear.

I’ll (A)al ways be wait ing for (G#m)you.

So you (E)know how much I (Esus2)need you, but you (E)nev er e ven (Esus2)see me do you?

And is (Esus2)this know you don’t lis my ten fi to me ’cause nal you (Esus2)chance say you see straight of get through me, don’t ting (Bmaj7)you?

But (Badd11)on and on

from the (C#m9)mo ment I wake

till the (C#m9)mo ment I sleep,

I’ll be there by your side,

just you try and stop me.

I’ll be wait ing in line

just to see if you care.

Oh, oh.

Did you (A#dim)want me to change?

Well, I changed for good,

and I (A#dim)want you to know

that you’ll (C#m9)al ways get your (B6)way.

I (A#dim)want ed to say,

don’t you shiv er.

Shiv er.

Sing it (B)loud

and (A)clear.

I’ll (A)al ways be wait ing for (G#m)you.

So you (G#m)you.

Yeah, I’ll (B)al ways be wait ing for you.

Yeah, I’ll (B)al ways be wait ing for you.

Yeah, I’ll (B)al ways be wait ing for you.

For you I will al ways be wait ing.

And it’s (B)you I (F#m11)see, but you (A)don’t see me.

And it’s (B)you I (F#m11)hear, oh, so (A)loud and so clear.

I’ll sing it (B)loud

and clear.

And I’ll (A)al ways be wait ing for (G#m)you.

So I (Emaj7)look in your di (Esus2)rec tion, but you (Emaj7)pay me no at (Esus2)ten tion and you (Emaj7)know how much I (Esus2)need you, but you (Emaj7)nev er e ven (Esus2)see me.

Talk by Coldplay — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Talk” 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 B at 117 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.

Same song, different levels

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Talk" 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 "Talk"?
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.