In my (A)place, in my place
were (E)lines that I and un could der n’t pre (A)change.
pared.
I was (F#m)lost, oh (C#m)yeah.
And I was lost, I was lost,
crossed (E)lines I should n’t have (A)crossed.
I was (F#m)lost, oh (C#m)yeah.
yeah.
(D)Yeah,
how (A)long must you (E)wait for
(D)it?
Yeah,
how (A)long must you (E)pay for
it?
Yeah,
how (A)long must you (E)wait for
it?
Ah, for (E)it?
I was (A)scared, I was scared
(E)Tir e d and un could der n’t pre (A)change.
pared.
but I’ll (F#m)wait for (C#m)it
And if you go if you go
It’ll (E)leave me down here be (A)low but I’ll (F#m)wait for (C#m)you yeah.
(D)Yeah,
how (A)long must you (E)wait for
(D)it?
Yeah,
how (A)long must you (E)pay for
it?
Yeah,
how (A)long must you (E)wait for
it?
Ah, for (E)it?
(E)it?
Yeah.
Sing it (A)please,
please,
please
come (E)back and sing to (A)me,
to me.
And then
come (E)on and sing it (A)out, and now,
and now
come (E)on and sing it (A)out
to me.
And then,
come (E)back and sing to (A)me.
In my (A)place, in my (C#m)place
were lines that I could n’t (A)change and I was (F#m)lost, oh yeah.
(E)Oh
(A)yeah.
In My Place — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "In My Place" by Coldplay: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key A, 72 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) 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 “In My Place”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "In My Place" by Coldplay in?
- The backing track is in A at 72 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 "In My Place" 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 "In My Place"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "In My Place", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "In My Place" 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 "In My Place"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "In My Place"?
- "In My Place" 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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