Come up to meet you, at tell you I’m sor ry, you don’t know how love ly you are.
I had to find you, tell you I need you, and tell you I’ll set you a part.
Tell me your sec rets and ask me your ques tions, oh, let’s go back to the start.
Run ning in cir cles, com ing in tails,
heads on a science (Fsus2)as a part.
No bo dy said it was ea sy.
It’s such a shame for us to part,
No bo dy said it was ea sy.
No one ev er (C)said it would (Fsus2)be this hard.
Oh, take me back to the start.
I was just gues sing at num bers and fig ures, you pull ing the puz zles a part.
Quest ions of sci ence, sci ence and pro gress that don't speak as loud as my heart.
Tell me you love me, and come back and haunt me, oh, and I rush to the start.
Run ning in cir cles, chas ing our tails,
com ing a’ back (Fsus2)as we are.
No bo dy said it was ea sy.
It’s such a shame for us to part,
No bo dy said it was ea sy.
No one ev er (C)said it would (Fsus2)be so hard.
I’m go ing back to the start.
Ooh.
Ah ooh.
Ah ooh.
Ah ooh.
The Scientist — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "The Scientist" by Coldplay: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key Bb, 76 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Bb) 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 “The Scientist”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Scientist" by Coldplay in?
- The backing track is in Bb at 76 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 "The Scientist" 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 "The Scientist"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Scientist", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Scientist" 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 "The Scientist"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Scientist"?
- "The Scientist" 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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