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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Speed Of Sound" by Coldplay: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- Can I sing "Speed Of Sound" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Speed Of Sound" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in A, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Speed Of Sound" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Speed Of Sound" by Coldplay. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Speed Of Sound" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Speed Of Sound" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.