Midnight

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

(Am)In the dark (G)ness

be fore the (F)dawn.

(Am)In the swirl (G)ing

of the (F)storm.

When Iโ€™m (Am)roll ing with the punch (G)es

and hope is gone.

Leave a light,

a light (F)on.

Leave a light,

a light (F)on.

(Am7)Ooh,

ah.

(Am)Ooh,

(F)ah.

(F)Leave a (G)light on,

a light (F)on.

Leave a (G)light on,

a (Em)light (F)on.

Midnight โ€” Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Midnight" by Coldplay in falling notes style โ€” like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 128 BPM.

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

About โ€œMidnightโ€

Can I learn "Midnight" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes โ€” Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Midnight" with hands-separate practice in C at 128 BPM.
What key is "Midnight" by Coldplay played in?
Midnight is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Midnight"?
The arrangement plays at 128 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Midnight" 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 "Midnight"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Midnight"?
"Midnight" was originally performed by Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Midnight"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, Am7, Em, F, 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.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Midnight"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Midnight" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Midnight"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Midnight" is in the key of C at 128 BPM.

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