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(C7sus)’Cause you’re a (Bbmaj9)sky,
’cause you’re a (F)sky
full of stars.
(C7sus)I’m gon na (Bbmaj9)give
you my heart.
(C7sus)’Cause you’re a (Bbmaj9)sky,
’cause you’re a (F)sky
full of stars.
I’m ’Cause you (Bbmaj9)light
up the path.
But (C7sus)I don’t care,
go on and (F)tear
me a part.
But (C7sus)I don’t care
if you do,
ooh, ooh,
ooh.
(C7sus)’Cause in a (Bbmaj9)sky,
’cause in a (F)sky
full of stars, I think I saw (Dm7)you.
I think I see (Dm7)you.
’Cause you’re a sky,
you‘re a sky
full of stars, such (F)a heav en ly (Bb)view.
You’re such (F)a heav en ly (Bb)view.
A Sky Full Of Stars — Classic Piano Sheet Music
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Read "A Sky Full Of Stars" by Coldplay in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of Bb. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 120 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with seventh and extended chords — your left hand will work through Am7, Dm7, C7, and that lovely Bbmaj9, all as block voicings, so focus first on snapping each shape into place cleanly before worrying about tempo.
At 120 BPM the pace feels easygoing, but the transition from Bbmaj9 to C7 can catch you off guard if your fingers aren't pre-mapped, so loop just that two-chord change slowly until it's automatic.
I'd suggest learning hands separately for the first few passes: lock in the left-hand bass pattern until it feels boring, then layer the right hand on top.
Watch your sustain pedal — in a romantic ballad like this it's tempting to over-hold, but lift and re-press with each chord change to keep the sound warm without getting muddy.
This is the piece that'll make extended chords feel like home under your fingers.
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About “A Sky Full Of Stars”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "A Sky Full Of Stars"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature Bb. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "A Sky Full Of Stars" by Coldplay played in?
- A Sky Full Of Stars is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "A Sky Full Of Stars"?
- The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "A Sky Full Of Stars" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "A Sky Full Of Stars"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "A Sky Full Of Stars"?
- "A Sky Full Of Stars" was originally performed by Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "A Sky Full Of Stars"?
- This arrangement uses 7 chords: Am7, Bb, Bbmaj9, C, C7, Dm7, F.
- 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.
- Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "A Sky Full Of Stars" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature Bb, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 120 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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