What key is "Hymn For The Weekend" by Coldplay played in?

Hymn For The Weekend is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.

What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hymn For The Weekend"?

The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.

Is "Hymn For The Weekend" 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 "Hymn For The Weekend"?

Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.

Who composed "Hymn For The Weekend"?

"Hymn For The Weekend" was originally performed by Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.

What chords are used in "Hymn For The Weekend"?

This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Fm, Gm.

What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?

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

Lyrics

Oh, an gel (Fm)sent from (Bb)up a (Cm)bove,

you know you (Fm)make my (Bb)world light (Cm)up.

When I was (Fm)down, when (Bb)I was (Cm)hurt,

you came to (Fm)lift me (Bb)up.

Life is a (Fm)drink and (Bb)love’s a (Cm)drug,

oh, now I (Fm)think I must be (Bb)miles

(Cm)up.

When I was (Fm)a riv (Bb)er dried (Cm)up,

you came to (Fm)rain a (Bb)flood.

You said, “Drink from (Cm)me, drink (Fm)from (Cm)me” when I was (Fm)so (Cm)thirst (Fm)y.

Pour on a (Cm)sym (Fm)pho (Cm)ny now I (Fm)just can’t get e nough.

Put your wings on (Cm)me, wings (Fm)on (Cm)me when I was (Fm)so (Cm)hea (Fm)vy.

Poured on a (Cm)sym (Fm)pho (Cm)ny when I’m (Fm)low low low low.

(Ab)I, oh (Bb)I, oh (Cm)I.

Got me feel ing (Gm)drunk and (Ab)high, so (Bb)high, so (Cm)high.

Oh (Ab)I, oh (Bb)I, oh (Cm)I.

Now I’m feel ing (Gm)drunk and (Ab)high, so (Bb)high, so (Cm)high.

(Ooh,

ooh,

ooh.)

Oh, an gel (Fm)sent from (Bb)up a (Cm)bove,

I feel you (Fm)cours ing (Bb)through my (Cm)blood.

Life is a (Fm)drink and your (Bb)love’s a (Cm)bout

to make the (Fm)stars come (Bb)out.

Put your wings on (Cm)me, wings (Fm)on (Cm)me when I was (Fm)so (Cm)hea (Fm)vy.

Poured on a (Cm)sym (Fm)pho (Cm)ny when I’m (Fm)low low low low.

(Ab)I, oh (Bb)I, oh (Cm)I.

Got me feel ing (Gm)drunk and (Ab)high, so (Bb)high, so (Cm)high.

Oh (Ab)I, oh (Bb)I, oh (Cm)I.

Now I’m feel ing (Gm)drunk and (Ab)high, so (Bb)high, so (Cm)high.

(Ooh,

ooh,

ooh.)

Oh, an gel (Fm)sent from (Bb)up a (Cm)bove,

I feel you (Fm)cours ing (Bb)through my (Cm)blood.

Life is a (Fm)drink and your (Bb)love’s a (Cm)bout

to make the (Fm)stars come (Bb)out.

Put your wings on (Ab)I, oh (Bb)I, oh (Cm)I, la la la la (Gm)la la (Ab)la.

So (Bb)high, so (Cm)high.

(Ab)I, oh (Bb)I, oh (Cm)I.

Now I’m feel ing (Gm)drunk and (Ab)high, so (Bb)high, so (Cm)high, that I shoot a cross the (Ab)sky.

That I shoot a (Gm)cross the…

that I shoot a cross the (Ab)sky.

That I shoot a cross the…

that I shoot a cross the (CN.C.)sky.

Watch me shoot a cross the…

Hymn For The Weekend — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

Watch "Hymn For The Weekend" by Coldplay in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of F, 90 BPM.

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

Try other practice modes:

Beginner Lead Sheet Bar Sheet Simple Sheet

About “Hymn For The Weekend”

What key is "Hymn For The Weekend" by Coldplay played in?: Hymn For The Weekend is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hymn For The Weekend"?: The arrangement plays at 90 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hymn For The Weekend" 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 "Hymn For The Weekend"?: Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hymn For The Weekend"?: "Hymn For The Weekend" was originally performed by Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hymn For The Weekend"?: This arrangement uses 6 chords: Ab, Bb, C, Cm, Fm, Gm.
What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?: Try "Everglow", "FIX YOU", "THE SCIENTIST". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.