(Am7)Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
(Am7)Once up on a time some bod y ran, some (C)bod y ran a way say ing “Fast as I can,
I got to go,
I got to go.”
(Am7)Once up on a time we fell a part.
You’re (C)hold ing in your hands the two halves of my heart.
Oh.
Oh.
(Am7)Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
(Am7)Once up on a time we burned bright.
Now (Cmaj7)all we ev er seem to do is fight.
On and on,
and on and on and (G6)on.
(Am7)Once up on a time on the same side.
(Cmaj7)Once up on a time on the same side in the same (Dm)game.
Now why’d you have to go, have to go and throw wa ter on my (G6)flame?
(C)Could ’ve been a prin cess, you’d be a king.
Could have been a cas tle, worn a ring.
But no,
you let me go.
I (C)could ’ve been a prin cess, you’d be a king.
Could have been a cas tle, worn a ring.
But no,
you let me go.
You stole my (Dm)star.
La la la la la la (G)la.
La la la la la la (Am)la.
La la la la (C)la.
You stole my (Dm)star.
La la la la la la (F)la.
(Am7)Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
(Am7)Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
’Cause you real ly (G6)hurt me.
Real ly real ly hurt me.
’Cause you real ly hurt me.
Real ly real ly hurt me.
’Cause you real ly hurt me.
No,
you real ly hurt (Am)me.
Princess Of China — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Princess Of China" by Coldplay: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key C, 168 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “Princess Of China”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Princess Of China" by Coldplay in?
- The backing track is in C at 168 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 "Princess Of China" 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 "Princess Of China"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Princess Of China", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Princess Of China" 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 "Princess Of China"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Princess Of China"?
- "Princess Of China" 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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