Yellow

by Coldplay

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Lyrics

When you (Eb)try your best but you (Ebmaj7)don’t suc ceed.

When you get what you want but not what you need.

When you feel so tired but (Ebmaj7)you can’t sleep.

Stuck in re (Eb)verse.

And the tears come up a stream ing down your face

when you lose some thing you (Ebmaj7)can’t re place.

When you love (Eb)nev some one but it (Ebmaj7)goes to waste.

Could it be (Eb)worse?

Lights (Eb)will (Bbsus)guide

you home

and (Eb)ig (Bbsus)nite

your bones

and I (Eb)will (Bbsus)try

to fix you.

And high come up a bove or down be low.

When you’re too in love to (Ebmaj7)let it go.

But if you (Eb)nev er try you’ll it (Ebmaj7)nev er know

just what you’re (Eb)worth.

Lights (Eb)will (Bbsus)guide

you home

and (Eb)ig (Bbsus)nite

your bones

and I (Eb)will (Bbsus)try

to fix you.

And high

Tears stream

down your face

when you lose some thing (Bbsus)you can not (Bb)re place.

Tears stream

down your face and (Eb)I...

Tears stream

down your face.

I prom ise you I will (Gm7)learn from my mis takes.

Tears stream

down your face and (Eb)I...

Lights (Eb)will (Bbsus)guide

you home

and (Eb)ig (Bbsus)nite

your bones

and I (Eb)will (Bbsus)try

to fix you.

Yellow by Coldplay — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Yellow 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 Ab at 70 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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Yellow" 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 "Yellow"?
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.