What key is "Daylight" in?

"Daylight" by Coldplay is in the key of G with a tempo of 118 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Daylight" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Daylight" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Daylight" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?

Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

To my (F6)sur

(G5)prise

and my (F6)de

light

I saw (F6)sun

(G5)rise.

I saw (F6)sun

(G5)light.

I am (F6)noth

(G5)thing

in the (F6)dark.

(G5)flight

And the (F6)clouds

(G5)burst

to show (F6)day

(G5)light.

(Bbmaj7)Ooh,

and the sun will shine.

(G)Yeah,

on this heart of mine.

Ooh,

and I re al ize

(G)who

can not live with out,

ooh,

come a part with out?

On a (F6)hill

(G5)top

on a (F6)sky

rise

like a (F6)first

(G5)born

I saw (F6)child.

(G5)light.

And at (F6)full

(G5)tilt

and in (F6)full

(G5)flight

de feat (F6)dark

(G5)ness

break ing (F6)day

(G5)light.

(Bbmaj7)Ooh,

and the sun will shine.

(G)Yeah,

on this heart of mine.

Ooh,

and I re al ize

(G)who

can not live with out,

ooh,

come a part with out?

(G5)Day light.

(F6)Slow ly break ing through the day light.

(G5)Slow ly break ing through the day light.

(F6)Slow ly break ing through the day light.

(G5)Slow ly break ing through the day light.

Daylight by Coldplay

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of G at 118 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Daylight”

What key is "Daylight" in?: "Daylight" by Coldplay is in the key of G with a tempo of 118 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Daylight" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Daylight" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Daylight" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?: Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.