The Scientist

by Coldplay

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Lyrics

Come up to meet you,

tell you I’m sor ry, you don’t know how love ly you are.

I had to find you,

tell you I need you,

tell you I’ll set you a part.

Tell me your se crets and ask me your ques tions,

oh, let’s go back to the start.

Run ning in cir cles,

com ing up tails,

heads on a sci ence a part.

No bod y said it was eas y,

it’s such a shame for us to part.

No bod y said it was eas y,

no one ev er said it would be this hard.

Oh, take me back to the start.

I was just guess ing at num bers and fig ures,

pull ing the puz zles a part.

Ques tions of sci ence,

sci ence and prog ress do not speak as loud as my heart.

Tell me you love me,

come back and haunt me,

oh, when I rush to the start.

Run ning in cir cles,

chas ing our tails,

com ing back as we are.

No bod y said it was eas y,

oh, it’s such a shame for us to part.

No bod y said it was eas y,

no one ev er said it would be so hard.

I’m go in’ back to the start.

(No bod y said it was eas y.)

Yeah.

Oh.

(No bod y said it was eas y.)

No bod y said it was eas y.

No bod y said it was eas y.

No,

no.

No bod y said it was eas y.

The Scientist by Coldplay — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The Scientist 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 74 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 "The Scientist" 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 "The Scientist"?
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.