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,

I’ve got to tell you what a (F)state I’m in.

I’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,

I’ve got to tell you what a (F)state I’m in.

I’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 I’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 — Piano Lead Sheet

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"A Warning Sign" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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 “A Warning Sign”

Where are the chord symbols for "A Warning Sign" displayed?
Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "A Warning Sign" is in C.
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 — 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 — 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.
Does "A Warning Sign" have chords and lyrics?
Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "A Warning Sign" is in the key of C at 138 BPM.
What chords are in "A Warning Sign"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.