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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "A Warning Sign" 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, 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”

Can I learn "A Warning Sign" 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 Warning Sign" with hands-separate practice in C at 138 BPM.
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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "A Warning Sign"?
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 Warning Sign" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "A Warning Sign"?
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 Warning Sign" is in the key of C at 138 BPM.