Violet Hill

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

Was a long and dark De cem ber, from the roof tops I re mem ber there was (A)snow,

white (F#m)snow.

Clear ly I re mem ber, from the win dows they were watch ing while we (A)froze

down be (F#m)low.

When the fu ture’s ar chi tec tured by a car ni val of id i ots on (C#m)show,

you’d bet ter lie (B)low.

(G#m)If you (A)love (G#m)me, (E)won’t you (C#m)let (B6)me know?

Was a long

ber when banks be came ca the drals and the (A)fox

be came (F#m)God.

Priests clutched on to bi bles hol lowed out to fit their ri fles and the (A)cross

was held a (F#m)loft.

Bur y me in ar mour, when I’m dead and hit the ground, my nerves are (C#m)poles

that un (B)froze.

And (G#m)if

Was a long

I don’t wan na be a sol dier who the cap tain of some sink ing ship would (C#m)stow

far be (B)low.

So, (E)if you (A)love (G#m)me, (E)why’d you (C#m)let (B6)me go?

I took my (C#m)love (F#m)down to (E)Vio (C#m)let Hill,

there we (C#m)sat (G#m)in (A)snow.

All that (C#m)time (F#m)she was (E)si (C#m)lent still.

So, (G#m)if you (A)love (G#m)me (E)won’t you (C#m)let (B6)me know?

(G#m)If you (A)love (G#m)me (E)won’t you (C#m)let (B)me know?

Violet Hill — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)

Free piano accompaniment for "Violet Hill" 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 E, 77 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Violet Hill

Why does the accompaniment for "Violet Hill" 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 "Violet Hill" by Coldplay in?
The backing track is in E at 77 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 "Violet Hill" 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 "Violet Hill"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Violet Hill", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "Violet Hill" 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 "Violet Hill"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "Violet Hill"?
"Violet Hill" 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 "Violet Hill" as a backing track for singing?
Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for Violet Hill by Coldplay, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is E; 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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