How (A)long be fore I get in,
plan be fore it starts, at be fore I be gin?
How (A)long be fore you de cide, ev ’ry be fore I know what it feels lit you like?
Where (A)to, that am where do I go?
If you nev er try head then you’ll nev er know.
sand?
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,
all ets are mov ing at the speed of de light.
Climb (A)up, ings up in the trees, ev ’ry chance that you get is a chance lit you seize.
How (A)long that I I gon na stand If you nev with my light stuck that un der the see.
I’ll (A)start be fore I can stop,
be fore I see things the right way ing 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 Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "Speed Of Sound" by Coldplay: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key 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.
Try other practice modes:
About “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.
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