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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Birds" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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.
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About “Birds”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Birds"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Birds". Key of F, 90 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.
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