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Been stand ing in the cor ner
stud y ing the lights,
dream ing of es cape
will keep you up at night.
But some one had put the flares up, and got me in the rays,
so
I guess I bet ter (C)stay,
“Uh oh, no, come on!” you say.
It’s a fools gold thun der, it’s just a war ring rain.
Don’t let the fears start “what if I won’t see you a gain”.
A round here you nev er want to
sleep all night,
so start fall ing in love,
start the riot, and come on, (Am)rage
(C)with
(C)me.
We don’t need words,
and we’ll be birds,
got to make our own key.
On ly got this mo ment,
you and me,
guil ty of noth ing but ge o gra phy.
Come on and raise it, come on and raise this noise
for the mil lion peo ple who got not one voice.
Come on it’s not o ver!
If you mean it say loud,
come on all for love, out from the un der ground, a (Am)way
We don’t need words,
and we’ll be birds,
got to make our own key.
On ly got this mo ment,
you and me,
guil ty of noth ing but ge o gra phy.
Close your eyes
and (C)see,
and we’ll be birds
fly ing free.
Hold ing on in the mys te ry.
Fear less through this you said “we’ll (Am)go,
through this to geth er.” (Am)Oh.
When you (Am)fly
(F)won’t
(C)you,
won’t you (Am)take
(F)me
(C)too?
In this (Am)you’re
(F)so
cool.
Birds — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Birds" by Coldplay. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of C, 104 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “Birds”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Birds" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Birds".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Birds" by Coldplay in?
- The backing track is in C at 104 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "Birds" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "Birds"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Birds", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Birds" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "Birds"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Birds"?
- "Birds" was originally performed by Coldplay. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Coldplay are available?
- Other accompaniments by Coldplay: "Adventure Of A Lifetime", "A Head Full Of Dreams", "Always In My Head". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- How do I use "Birds" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Birds" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in C, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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