Birds

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

Oh, an gel (Fm)sent from (Bb)up a (Cm)bove,

you know you (Fm)make my (Bb)world light (Cm)up.

When I was (Fm)down, when (Bb)I was (Cm)hurt,

you came to (Fm)lift me (Bb)up.

Life is a (Fm)drink and (Bb)love’s a (Cm)drug,

oh, now I (Fm)think I must be (Bb)miles

(Cm)up.

When I was (Fm)a riv (Bb)er dried (Cm)up,

you came to (Fm)rain a (Bb)flood.

You said, “Drink from (Cm)me, drink (Fm)from (Cm)me” when I was (Fm)so (Cm)thirst (Fm)y.

Pour on a (Cm)sym (Fm)pho (Cm)ny now I (Fm)just can’t get e nough.

Put your wings on (Cm)me, wings (Fm)on (Cm)me when I was (Fm)so (Cm)hea (Fm)vy.

Poured on a (Cm)sym (Fm)pho (Cm)ny when I’m (Fm)low low low low.

(Ab)I, oh (Bb)I, oh (Cm)I.

Got me feel ing (Gm)drunk and (Ab)high, so (Bb)high, so (Cm)high.

Oh (Ab)I, oh (Bb)I, oh (Cm)I.

Now I’m feel ing (Gm)drunk and (Ab)high, so (Bb)high, so (Cm)high.

(Ooh,

ooh,

ooh.)

Oh, an gel (Fm)sent from (Bb)up a (Cm)bove,

I feel you (Fm)cours ing (Bb)through my (Cm)blood.

Life is a (Fm)drink and your (Bb)love’s a (Cm)bout

to make the (Fm)stars come (Bb)out.

Put your wings on (Cm)me, wings (Fm)on (Cm)me when I was (Fm)so (Cm)hea (Fm)vy.

Poured on a (Cm)sym (Fm)pho (Cm)ny when I’m (Fm)low low low low.

(Ab)I, oh (Bb)I, oh (Cm)I.

Got me feel ing (Gm)drunk and (Ab)high, so (Bb)high, so (Cm)high.

Oh (Ab)I, oh (Bb)I, oh (Cm)I.

Now I’m feel ing (Gm)drunk and (Ab)high, so (Bb)high, so (Cm)high.

(Ooh,

ooh,

ooh.)

Oh, an gel (Fm)sent from (Bb)up a (Cm)bove,

I feel you (Fm)cours ing (Bb)through my (Cm)blood.

Life is a (Fm)drink and your (Bb)love’s a (Cm)bout

to make the (Fm)stars come (Bb)out.

Put your wings on (Ab)I, oh (Bb)I, oh (Cm)I, la la la la (Gm)la la (Ab)la.

So (Bb)high, so (Cm)high.

(Ab)I, oh (Bb)I, oh (Cm)I.

Now I’m feel ing (Gm)drunk and (Ab)high, so (Bb)high, so (Cm)high, that I shoot a cross the (Ab)sky.

That I shoot a (Gm)cross the…

that I shoot a cross the (Ab)sky.

That I shoot a cross the…

that I shoot a cross the (CN.C.)sky.

Watch me shoot a cross the…

Birds — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Birds" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 90 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Birds

Can I play "Birds" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Birds" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Birds" by Coldplay played in?
Birds is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Birds"?
The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Birds" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Birds"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Birds"?
"Birds" 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 a complete beginner play "Birds"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Birds" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Birds"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Birds" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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