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In my (G)place, in my (Bm)place were (D)lines that I could n’t (G)change.
I was (Em)lost, oh (Bm)yeah.
And I was lost, I was (D)lost, crossed lines me I should n’t have (G)crossed.
I was (Em)lost, oh (Bm)yeah.
(C)Yeah,
how (G)long must you (D)wait for (C)it?
Yeah,
how (G)long must you (D)pay for (C)it?
Yeah,
how (G)long must you (D)wait for (C)it,
ah, for (D)it?
I was (G)scared, I was (Bm)scared, were (D)tired and un der pre (G)pared; but I’ll (Em)wait for (Bm)it.
And if you go, if you (D)go, and leave me down here on my (G)own, then I’ll (Em)wait for (Bm)it.
(C)Yeah,
how (G)long must you (D)wait for (C)it?
Yeah,
how (G)long must you (D)pay for (C)it?
Yeah,
how (G)long must you (D)wait for (C)it,
ah, for (D)it?
Sing it (G)please, please, please.
Come (D)back and sing to (G)me, to (Em)me, me.
Come (D)on and sing it (G)out now, now.
Come (D)on and sing it (G)out to (Em)me, me;
come (D)back and sing.
In my (G)place, in my (Bm)place were (D7)lines that I could n’t (G)change; and I was (Em)lost, oh (Bm)yeah, (D7)oh
(G)yeah.
In My Place — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "In My Place" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of G, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “In My Place”
- Can I play "In My Place" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "In My Place" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "In My Place" by Coldplay played in?
- In My Place 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 "In My Place"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "In My Place" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "In My Place"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "In My Place"?
- "In My Place" was originally performed by Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- 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.
- Can a complete beginner play "In My Place"?
- 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. "In My Place" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "In My Place"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "In My Place" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.