True Love

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

For a se cond I was (Em7)in con trol, I (Gmaj7)had it once I lost it though.

And (Am9)all a long the fire be low would rise.

And I wish you could have (Em9)let me know what’s (Gmaj7)real ly go ing on be low.

I’ve (Am9)lost you now, you let me go.

But (Em7)one

last time...

Tell me you love me.

If you don’t then (C)lie,

oh, lie

to me.

Re mem ber once up (Em9)on a time, when (Gmaj7)I was yours and you were blind.

The (Am9)fire would spar kle in your eyes and (Em7)mine.

So tell me you love me.

If you don’t then (C)lie,

oh, (Bm)lie

to me.

So tell me you love me.

If you don’t then (C)lie,

oh, (Bm)lie

to me.

If you don’t then (C)lie,

oh, (G)lie

to me.

And call it true,

call it true

love.

And call it true,

call it true

love.

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ooh ooh.

Ah,

ooh ooh.)

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ooh ooh.

Ah,

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ooh ooh.) (G)(Ah,

ooh ooh.

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ooh ooh.)

True Love — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet

Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "True Love" by Coldplay: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key F#, 120 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (F#) 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 “True Love

What key is the piano accompaniment for "True Love" by Coldplay in?
The backing track is in F# at 120 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 "True Love" 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 "True Love"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "True Love", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "True Love" 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 "True Love"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "True Love"?
"True Love" 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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