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Lyrics
Some saw
the (A)sun.
Some saw
the (E)smoke.
Some heard
the (F#)gun.
Some bent
the (Bm7)bow.
Some times
the (Em)wire
must (F#)tense for
the (Bm7)note.
Caught in
the (F#)fire.
Say “Oh,
we’re a bout
to ex (E)plode.”
Car ry your world.
I’ll car ry your world.
Car ry your world.
I’ll car ry your world.
Atlas — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Atlas" 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 G, 138 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Atlas”
- Can I learn "Atlas" 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 "Atlas" with hands-separate practice in G at 138 BPM.
- What key is "Atlas" by Coldplay played in?
- Atlas is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Atlas"?
- The arrangement plays at 138 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Atlas" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- Can I download sheet music for "Atlas"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Atlas"?
- "Atlas" 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 "Atlas"?
- 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 "Atlas" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Atlas"?
- 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. "Atlas" is in the key of G at 138 BPM.