Can a complete beginner play "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall"?

Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" is perfect for first-time players.

Do I need to read music to play "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall"?

No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall — Beginner Piano Tutorial

Learn "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" on piano — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded notes show you exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

Lyrics

I turn the (C)mu sic up, I got my re cords on. I shut the (G)world out side un til the lights come on. May be the (C)street’s a light, may be the trees are gone, I feel my (G)heart start beat ing to my fav ’rite song. And all the (C)kids they dance, all the kids all night. Un til (G)Mon day morn ing feels an oth er life. I turn the (Em7)mu sic up, I’m on a roll this time, and (C)heav en is in sight. And we (C)saw, oh, this light I swear (Em)you e merge blink ing in to, to (C)tell me it’s al right. As we soar walls… Ev ’ry si ren is a (Em)sym pho ny and ev ’ry tear’s a (C)wa ter fall, is a wa ter fall, oh. Is a wa ter fall, oh. Is a wa ter fall... Ev ’ry tear is a wa ter fall, oh. So you can hurt, hurt me bad. But still I’ll the flag. (C)Ooh… Ev ’ry tear is a wa ter fall.

Try other practice modes:

Falling Notes Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

Song Details

Category: Rock
Key: G
Tempo: 120 BPM
Difficulty: easy
Artist: Coldplay

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How to Play "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" on Piano

1
Pick a practice mode — Choose from Fall Down, Beginner, Lead Sheet, Bar Sheet, or Simple Sheet — each mode visualizes the music differently to match your learning style.
2
Practice each hand separately — Use the Left, Right, and Both buttons to isolate the bass or treble part and build muscle memory one hand at a time.
3
Adjust speed and turn on metronome — Slow down to 50% while learning, then gradually speed up. Enable the metronome to keep steady timing.
4
Loop a section — Select a tricky part and loop it until you nail it. Perfect for mastering difficult passages.
5
Download sheet music — Export a PDF of the sheet music to print out and practice on your real piano anytime, anywhere.