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(Eb)Lights go out and I (Bbm)can’t be saved.
Tides that I tried to (Fm)swim a gainst gon na (Eb)brought me down up (Bbm)on my knees.
I Oh I beg, I (Fm)beg and plead.
Sing in’, come out of (Bbm)things un said.
Shoot an ap ple (Fm)off my head.
And a trou ble that (Bbm)can’t be named.
A tig er’s wait ing (Fm)to be tamed.
Sing in’,
you
are.
You
are.
(Eb)Con fu sion and I (Bbm)nev er stops.
Clos ing I walls and (Fm)tick ing clocks gon na (Eb)brought come back and (Bbm)take you home.
I could not stop that (Fm)you now know.
Sing in’, come out up (Bbm)on my seas, curse missed op por (Fm)tu ni ties.
Am I a part that (Bbm)of the cure or am I part of (Fm)the dis ease?
Sing in’,
you
are.
You
are.
You
are.
You
are.
You
are.
You
are.
And noth
ing else (Db)com pares.
And noth
ing else (Db)com pares.
(Eb)Home,
home,
where I want ed to (Ab6)go.
(Eb)Home,
(Bbm)home,
where I want ed to (Ab6)go.
(Eb)Home,
home,
where I want ed to (Ab6)go.
(Eb)Home,
(Bbm)home,
where I want ed to (Ab6)go.
Clocks — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Clocks" 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 Ab, 132 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 “Clocks”
- Can I learn "Clocks" 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 "Clocks" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 132 BPM.
- What key is "Clocks" by Coldplay played in?
- Clocks is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Clocks"?
- The arrangement plays at 132 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Clocks" 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 "Clocks"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Clocks"?
- "Clocks" 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 "Clocks"?
- 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 "Clocks" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Clocks"?
- 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. "Clocks" is in the key of Ab at 132 BPM.