Daddy

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

Dad dy, are you out there?

Dad dy, won’t you come and play?

Dad dy, do you not care?

Is there noth ing that you want to say?

I (C)know

you’re hurt

ing, (A)too

but I

(C)do.

Dad dy, if you’re out there

Dad dy, all I want to say

you’re (C)so

(C)far

a way.

Oh, you’re so

(C)far

a way.

That’s o kay,

that’s o kay,

I’m o (F)kay.

Dad dy, are you out there?

Dad dy, why’d you run a way?

Dad dy, are you o kay?

Look dad, we got the same hair

and dad dy, it’s my birth day.

And all I want to say

is you’re

You’re so

(C)far

a way.

Won’t you come home, won’t you (A)stay?

Please stay,

oh, please (F)stay.

Won’t you come and won’t you (A)stay?

One day,

just one day.

Daddy — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Daddy" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 60 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 “Daddy”

Why does "Daddy" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Daddy".
What key is "Daddy" by Coldplay played in?
Daddy 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 "Daddy"?
The arrangement plays at 60 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Daddy" 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 "Daddy"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Daddy"?
"Daddy" 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 this real sheet music for "Daddy"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Daddy".
Can I see all the notes in "Daddy"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 60 BPM.