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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Violet Hill" by Coldplay: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”
- Can I sing "Violet Hill" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
- Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "Violet Hill" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in E, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Violet Hill" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Violet Hill" by Coldplay. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Violet Hill" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in E, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Violet Hill" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.