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Daddy — Visual Piano Sheet Music
About “Daddy”
"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. Shared by Tim.
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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.
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (9)
- 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.
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