Us Against The World

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

Oh, (C)morn ing come (Csus2)burst ing the (C)clouds,

a (Csus2)men.

(G)Lift off this (Gsus4)blind fold let me (G)see

a (Gsus4)gain.

(F)Bring back the wa ter, let your ships

roll in.

In my (C)heart she

left a (G)hole.

The (C)tight rope that I’m (Csus2)walk

just (C)sways

and (Csus2)ties

the (G)Dev il as he’s (Gsus4)talk ing with those (G)an

gel’s (Gsus4)eyes.

And (F)I just want to be there when the light

ning strikes and the (C)saints go

march ing (G)in.

The And sing (C)slow

it down.

Through (Gsus4)cha os as it (F)swirls.

It’s us a gainst the (C)world.

Like a (C)riv er to a (Csus2)rain drop, I (C)lost

a (Csus2)friend.

My (G)drunk en ha zard, (Gsus4)Dan iel in a (G)li on’s (Gsus4)den.

And to (F)night I know it all has to be gin

a gain.

So what ev (C)er you do,

don’t let (G)go.

And (Gsus4)if we could (C)float

a (Csus2)way.

(C)Fly up to the (Csus2)sur face and just (G)start

a (Gsus4)gain.

And (G)lift off be fore (Gsus4)trou ble just e rodes us in the rain.

Just e rodes us in the rain.

Just e rodes us and see ro ses in the rain.

(Gsus4)Say ing… (C)Slow

it down.

(F)Slow

it down.

Through (Gsus4)cha os as it (F)swirls.

It’s us a gainst the (G)world.

Through (Gsus4)cha os as it (F)swirls.

It’s us a gainst the (G7sus4)world.

Us Against The World — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Us Against The World" by Coldplay in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key C, 114 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (C) 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 “Us Against The World

Why does the accompaniment for "Us Against The World" show falling notes?
Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
What key is the piano accompaniment for "Us Against The World" by Coldplay in?
The backing track is in C at 114 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 "Us Against The World" 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 "Us Against The World"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Us Against The World", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Us Against The World" 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 "Us Against The World"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Us Against The World"?
"Us Against The World" 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.
Can I use "Us Against The World" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Us Against The World by Coldplay, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is C; transpose live to fit your voice.
How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.

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