Ooh.
Ooh.
Stole a (Bb)key.
Took a (Gm)car down town where the (Eb)lost boys meet.
Took a car down town and (Cm7)took what they of fered me
to set me free.
I saw the (Gm)lights go down at the (Eb)end of the scene.
I saw the lights go down and (Cm7)stand ing in front of me.
Ooh.
In my scare crow dreams,
when they (Gm)smash my heart in to (Eb)smith er eens, be a bright red rose, come (Cm7)burst ing through con crete.
And a car toon (Bb)heart.
(Ebmaj7)Light a fire, a fire, a spark.
(Fsus4)Light a fire, a flame in my heart.
We’ll run (Eb)wild,
we’ll be glow (Bb)ing in the (Gm7)dark.
Ooh.
We’ll be glow ing in the (Gm7)dark.
Ooh.
Oh.
All the (Fsus4)boys, all the girls, all that (Eb6)mat ters in the world.
All the (Fsus4)boys, all the girls, all the (Eb6)mad ness that oc curs.
All the (Fsus4)highs, all the lows, as the room a spin ning goes.
We’ll run ri ot.
We’ll be glow ing in the (Gm7)dark.
Ooh.
Ooh.
Ah.
So we’ll soar
lu mi nous and wired,
we’ll be glow ing in the dark.
Charlie Brown — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Charlie Brown" by Coldplay: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Eb, 136 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Charlie Brown”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Charlie Brown" by Coldplay in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 136 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 "Charlie Brown" 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 "Charlie Brown"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Charlie Brown", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Charlie Brown" 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 "Charlie Brown"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Charlie Brown"?
- "Charlie Brown" 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.
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