Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

I turn the (Dsus2)mu sic (E7)up, I’ve got my (Dsus2)rec ords (E7)on, I shut the (A)world out (A)side un til the (A)lights come (A)on.

May be the (Dsus2)streets a (E7)light, may be the (Dsus2)trees are (E7)gone, but I feel my (A)heart start (A)beat ing to my (A)fav ’rite (A)song.

And all the (D)kids, they dance, may be I’m (D)kids, all night, may be I’m (Asus)Mon day (A)morn ing feels an (Asus)oth er (A)life.

I turn the (F#sus)mu sic (F#m)up, I’m on a (F#sus)roll this (F#m)time and (D)heav en is in sight.

I turn the (D)the drals in my heart.

As we (D)saw,

whoa, this light,

I swear (F#m)you

e merge blink ing in to, to (D)tell me it’s al right.

As we soar

walls,

ev ’ry si ren is a (F#m)sym

pho ny.

And ev ’ry tear’s a (D)wa

ter fall, is a wa ter fall.

Oh, is a wa ter fall.

Oh,

is a wa ter fall.

It is, it (D)is, is a wa ter fall.

Oh.

So you can’t hurt,

hurt me bad.

But still I’ll raise

the flag.

(D)Ooh.

It was a (A)wa

ter fall.

A (A)wa

ter fall.

(A)Hey!

(A)Hey!

Ev ’ry tear,

ev ’ry tear,

ev ’ry tear drop is a wa ter fall.

Ev ’ry tear,

ev ’ry tear, (A)ev ’ry tear drop is a wa ter fall.

Ev ’ry tear,

ev ’ry tear,

ev ’ry tear drop is a wa ter fall.

Ev ’ry tear,

ev ’ry tear, (A)ev ’ry tear drop is a wa ter fall.

wa ter fall.

Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall — Classic Piano Sheet Music

Read "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" by Coldplay in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of A. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 118 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature A. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" by Coldplay played in?
Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall is arranged in the key of A 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 118 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 a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 10 chords: A, Amaj7, Asus4, D, D6, Dsus2, E, E7, +2 more.
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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Every Teardrop Is A Waterfall" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature A, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 118 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.

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