A Warning Sign

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

A (F)warn ing sign,

I missed the good part then I (F)re al ised.

I start ed look ing and the (F)bub ble burst.

I start ed look ing for ex (F)cus es.

(F)Come on in,

Iโ€™ve got to tell you what a (F)state Iโ€™m in.

Iโ€™ve got to tell you in my (F)loud est tones

that I start ed (D)look ing for a (F)warn ing sign.

When the (C)truth is

I miss you.

Yeah, the (C)truth is

that I (G)miss you

so.

A (F)warn ing sign,

you came back to me and I (F)re al ised

that you were an land and I (F)passed you by,

when you were an land to dis (F)cov er.

(F)Come on in,

Iโ€™ve got to tell you what a (F)state Iโ€™m in.

Iโ€™ve got to tell you in my (F)loud est tones

that I start ed (D)look ing for a (F)warn ing sign.

When the (C)truth is

I miss you.

Yeah, the (C)truth is

that I (G)miss you

so.

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And Iโ€™m (Fmaj7)tired.

I should not have (G)let

you (D)go.

So I (G)crawl

(Dm7)back

in to your (F)o

pen (Em)arms.

Yes, I (G)crawl

(Dm7)back

in to your (F)o

pen (Em)arms.

Yes, I (Em)arms.

A Warning Sign โ€” Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"A Warning Sign" in visual bar notation โ€” see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 138 BPM.

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

About โ€œA Warning Signโ€

Why does "A Warning Sign" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff โ€” each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "A Warning Sign".
What key is "A Warning Sign" by Coldplay played in?
A Warning Sign 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 Warning Sign"?
The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "A Warning Sign" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "A Warning Sign"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "A Warning Sign"?
"A Warning Sign" 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.
Is this real sheet music for "A Warning Sign"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration โ€” much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "A Warning Sign".
Can I see all the notes in "A Warning Sign"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 138 BPM.