What key is "A Sky Full Of Stars" in?

"A Sky Full Of Stars" by Coldplay is in the key of A with a tempo of 118 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "A Sky Full Of Stars" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "A Sky Full Of Stars" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "A Sky Full Of Stars" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?

Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I turn the (Dsus2)mu sic (E7)up, I’ve got my (Dsus2)rec ords (E7)on, I shut the (A)world out (A)side un til the (A)lights come (A)on.

May be the (Dsus2)streets a (E7)light, may be the (Dsus2)trees are (E7)gone, but I feel my (A)heart start (A)beat ing to my (A)fav ’rite (A)song.

And all the (D)kids, they dance, may be I’m (D)kids, all night, may be I’m (Asus)Mon day (A)morn ing feels an (Asus)oth er (A)life.

I turn the (F#sus)mu sic (F#m)up, I’m on a (F#sus)roll this (F#m)time and (D)heav en is in sight.

I turn the (D)the drals in my heart.

As we (D)saw,

whoa, this light,

I swear (F#m)you

e merge blink ing in to, to (D)tell me it’s al right.

As we soar

walls,

ev ’ry si ren is a (F#m)sym

pho ny.

And ev ’ry tear’s a (D)wa

ter fall, is a wa ter fall.

Oh, is a wa ter fall.

Oh,

is a wa ter fall.

It is, it (D)is, is a wa ter fall.

Oh.

So you can’t hurt,

hurt me bad.

But still I’ll raise

the flag.

(D)Ooh.

It was a (A)wa

ter fall.

A (A)wa

ter fall.

(A)Hey!

Ev ’ry tear,

ev ’ry tear,

ev ’ry tear drop is a wa ter fall.

Ev ’ry tear,

ev ’ry tear, (A)ev ’ry tear drop is a wa ter fall.

Ev ’ry tear,

ev ’ry tear,

ev ’ry tear drop is a wa ter fall.

Ev ’ry tear,

ev ’ry tear, (A)ev ’ry tear drop is a wa ter fall.

wa ter fall.

A Sky Full Of Stars by Coldplay

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 118 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “A Sky Full Of Stars”

What key is "A Sky Full Of Stars" in?: "A Sky Full Of Stars" by Coldplay is in the key of A with a tempo of 118 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "A Sky Full Of Stars" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "A Sky Full Of Stars" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "A Sky Full Of Stars" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?: Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.