A L I E N S

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

We were just (Am7)a bout to lose our home,

dia (C)monds ate the ra di o.

Mov (Am7)ing in the dead of night.

We took pho (Am7)to graphs, just some, just so

his (C)to ry’s some one to know.

We were mov (Am7)ing at the speed of flight.

(Em)Kids,

cry

if you

want to,

that’s al right.

If you

want to hold me, hold me (Fmaj7)tight.

Just an a li (Fmaj7)en.

We were hov (Am)er ing with out a home,

mil (C)li ons are U.

F.

O.

Hov (Am)er ing in hope, some scope

to night

sees the light and says:

‘Fly if you

want to,

that’s al right.

But if you

want to call me, call this (Fmaj7)line.’

Just an a li (Fmaj7)en.

Just an a li (Fmaj7)en.

Oh, we (Fmaj7)just

want to (G6)get home

a (Am)gain.

(Tell your lead er,

a or ma’am,

‘we come peace,

we mean harm.’)

Some where out there, in the un known,

all the E.

T.s

are phon ing home.

(Fmaj7)Watch ing my life

(Em)on the sky line,

(Fmaj7)cross ing your eyes

(Am)for a life time.

(Just an a li (Fmaj7)Mov ing tar get,

(Em)tar get move ment.

A (Fmaj7)patch, a cor ner

(Am)of the space time.

(Fmaj7)Turn ing t’ward it,

(Em)turn ing pag es.

(Fmaj7)O ver A sia,

(Am)cross ing a ges.

Just an a li (Fmaj7)en.

Oh, we (Fmaj7)just

want to (G6)get home

a (Am)gain.

A L I E N S — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "A L I E N S" by Coldplay in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 148 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “A L I E N S”

Can I learn "A L I E N S" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "A L I E N S" with hands-separate practice in C at 148 BPM.
What key is "A L I E N S" by Coldplay played in?
A L I E N S is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "A L I E N S"?
The arrangement plays at 148 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A L I E N S" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A L I E N S"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A L I E N S"?
"A L I E N S" was originally performed by Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?
Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "A L I E N S"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "A L I E N S" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "A L I E N S"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "A L I E N S" is in the key of C at 148 BPM.