Speed Of Sound

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

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 — Accompaniment Sheet Music (Classic Notation)

Classic piano notation for "Speed Of Sound" by Coldplay as an accompaniment / backing track. Both hands engraved at publisher quality in A — sing or play melody on top while the score follows along at 124 BPM. Click any note to jump there.

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

Is the engraved accompaniment score for "Speed Of Sound" suitable for a pianist?
Yes — both hands are notated in classic piano notation (treble + bass clefs, key A, real chord symbols), engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML. A staff pianist or accompanist can read this directly from the screen or printed PDF and play the backing while you sing the melody.
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.
What is this accompaniment Sheet Music view?
Same engraver-grade rendering as the standard Sheet Music mode — both hands, classic piano notation, key of A, real chord symbols — but the audio is the karaoke / backing-track arrangement of "Speed Of Sound" with the lead melody removed. Perfect for singers, lead instruments, and ensemble practice.
Can I sing or play melody while the score follows along?
Yes. The backing track removes the melody so you can sing or play it on top while the chord changes and rhythm guide you. The engraved score scrolls in time with the audio so you never lose your place.
Is this the same notation a piano book would show?
Yes — treble + bass clefs, key signature, time signature, beams, dynamics, and chord symbols above the staff, all rendered from the original publisher MusicXML. Identical reading experience to a printed piano accompaniment book.

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