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(Bb)Writ ten in graf fi ti on a bridge in the park “Do you ev er get the feel ing that you’re miss ing the mark?” It’s so cold, it’s so cold.
It’s so cold, it’s so cold.
Writ ten up in mark er on a fac to ry sign “I strug gle with the feel ing that my life is n’t mine.” It’s so cold, it’s so cold.
It’s so cold, it’s so cold.
See the (F)ar row they shot try’n’ to tear us a part.
Take the fire from my bel ly and the beat from my heart.
Still I won’t let go.
Still I won’t let go of (Bb)you.
(Ebmaj7)Ooh.
’Cause you do.
Oh, (F6)you use your heart as a weap on.
And it hurts like heav en.
On ev ’ry (Bb)street, ev ’ry car, ev ’ry sur face a name.
To night the streets are ours and we’re writ ing and say ing don’t let ’em take con trol.
No, we won’t let ’em take con trol.
Yes, I feel a lit tle bit ner vous.
Yes I feel ner vous and I can not re lax.
How come they’re out to get us?
How come they’re out when they don’t know the facts?
So on a (Bb)con crete can vas un der cov er of dark, on a con crete can vas I’ll go mak ing my mark.
Armed with a spray can soul.
I’ll be armed with a spray can soul.
And (Bb)you.
(Ebmaj7)Ooh.
Oh, (Bb)you.
(Ebmaj7)Ooh.
Oh,
’Cause
Whoa.
Whoa.
Yeah, it’s (Dm)true.
When (Bb)you use your heart as a weap on
then it hurts like heav en.
Hurts Like Heaven — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)
Classic piano notation for "Hurts Like Heaven" by Coldplay as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in Eb — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 176 BPM. Click any note to jump there.
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.
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About “Hurts Like Heaven”
- Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Hurts Like Heaven" suitable for a pianist?
- Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key Eb, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Hurts Like Heaven" by Coldplay in?
- The backing track is in Eb at 176 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 "Hurts Like Heaven" 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 "Hurts Like Heaven"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Hurts Like Heaven", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Hurts Like Heaven" 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 "Hurts Like Heaven"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Hurts Like Heaven"?
- "Hurts Like Heaven" 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.
- What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
- Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of Eb, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Hurts Like Heaven" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
- Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
- Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
- Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
- Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.
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