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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 — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Hurts Like Heaven" 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 Eb, 176 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.
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About “Hurts Like Heaven”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Hurts Like Heaven" 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 "Hurts Like Heaven".
- 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.
- How do I use "Hurts Like Heaven" 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 "Hurts Like Heaven" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in Eb, 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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