Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall

by Coldplay
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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.

Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" by Coldplay: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of G, 120 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall”

What key is "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" by Coldplay played in?
Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall is arranged in the key of G on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall"?
"Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" was originally performed by Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall"?
This arrangement uses 6 chords: Bm, C, Dsus4, Em, Em7, G.
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 there a karaoke version of "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" by Coldplay. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in G, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.