Talk

by Coldplay

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Lyrics

Oh, broth er, I (Em)can’t, I (G)can’t get (C)through.

I’ve been (C)try ing hard to (Em)reach you (G)’cause I (C)don’t know what to (D)do.

Tell me (C)how Oh, broth er, I (Em)can’t be (G)lieve it’s (C)true.

I’m so (C)scared a bout the (Em)fu ture (G)and I (C)want to talk to (D)you.

Oh, I (C)want to talk to (D)you.

You could (C)take don’t a know where you’re pic go ture ing and of (Em)some thing you (G)see.

You (C)In feel the like you’re fu go ture ing where (Em)where will I (G)be?

You could (C)climb an a y one who’ll lad lis der ten but (Em)up to the (G)sun

or (C)write a song no (Em)bod y had (G)sung or (C)do

some thing that’s (D)nev er been done.

Oh, Are er, you (Em)lost or (G)in com (C)plete?

Do you (C)feel ing like a (Em)puz zle, (G)you can’t (C)find your miss ing (D)piece?

Tell me (C)how Oh, you er, I (Em)feel.

be (G)lieve it’s (C)true.

Well, I (C)feel a like they’re (Em)talk ing (G)in a (C)lan guage I don’t (D)speak.

And they’re (C)talk ing it to (D)me.

You could (C)take don’t a know where you’re pic go ture ing and of (Em)you want to (G)talk.

You (C)In feel the like you’re fu go ture ing where (Em)you’ve been be (G)fore.

You’ll tell (C)climb an a y one who’ll lad lis der ten but (Em)you feel ig (G)nored.

And (C)write a song no (Em)bod y had (G)sung or (C)do

some thing that’s (D)nev er been done.

So you (C)noth ing’s real ly mak ing an y (Em)sense at (G)all.

Let’s (C)talk,

let’s (D)talk.

Let’s (C)talk,

let’s (D)talk.

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 G at 100 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

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.

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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.