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How (A)long be fore I get in,
be fore it starts, be fore I be gin?
How (A)long be fore you de cide,
be fore I know what it feels like?
Where (A)to, where do I go?
If you nev er try then you’ll nev er know.
How (A)long do I have to climb
up on the side of this moun tain of mine?
Look (A)up, I look up at night,
ets are mov ing at the speed of light.
Climb (A)up, up in the trees, ev ’ry chance that you get is a chance you seize.
How (A)long I gon na stand
with my stuck un der the
I’ll (A)start be fore I can stop,
be fore I see things the right way up.
All that noise and all that sound.
All those plac es I got found.
And (G)birds go fly ing at the (Bm7)speed of sound to (D6)show you how it all be gan.
Birds came fly ing from the (Bm)un der ground, if you could (F#m7)see it then you’d un der stand.
Ah, when you (F#m7)see it then you’ll un der stand.
All those signs, I knew what they (Bm7)meant, some things you (E7)can’t in vent.
Some get made and some get sent.
Ooh.
And (G)birds go fly ing at the (Bm)speed of sound to (D6)show you how it all be gan.
Birds came fly ing from the (Bm)un der ground, if you could (F#m)see it then you’d un der stand.
Ah, when you (F#m)see it then you’ll un der stand.
Speed Of Sound — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Speed Of Sound" 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 A, 124 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.
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About “Speed Of Sound”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Speed Of Sound" 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 "Speed Of Sound".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Speed Of Sound" by Coldplay in?
- The backing track is in A at 124 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 "Speed Of Sound" 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 "Speed Of Sound"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Speed Of Sound", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Speed Of Sound" 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 "Speed Of Sound"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Speed Of Sound"?
- "Speed Of Sound" 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 "Speed Of Sound" 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 "Speed Of Sound" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in A, 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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