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(Am)Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
(Am)Once up on a time some bod y ran, some (C)bod y ran a way say ing, “Fast as I can,
I got to go,
I got to go.”
(Am)Once up on a time we fell a part.
You’re (C)hold ing in your hands the two halves of my heart.
Oh.
Oh.
(Am)Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
(Am)Once up on a time we burned bright.
Now (C)all we ev er seem to do is fight.
On and on,
and on and on and (G6)on.
(Am)Once up on a time on the same side.
(C)Once up on a time on the same side in the same (Dm)game.
Now why’d you have to go, have to go and throw wa ter on my (G6)flame?
I (C)could ’ve been a prin cess, you’d be a king.
Could have had a cas tle, worn a ring.
But no,
you let me go.
I (C)could ’ve been a prin cess, you’d be a king.
Could have had a cas tle, worn a ring.
But no,
you let me go.
I (F)go.
(Am)Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
Princess Of China — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Princess Of China" 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 C, 168 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Princess Of China”
- Can I play "Princess Of China" 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 "Princess Of China" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Princess Of China" by Coldplay played in?
- Princess Of China 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 "Princess Of China"?
- The arrangement plays at 168 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Princess Of China" 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 "Princess Of China"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Princess Of China"?
- "Princess Of China" was originally performed by Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Princess Of China"?
- This arrangement uses 6 chords: Am, C, Dm, F, G, G6.
- 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 "Princess Of China"?
- 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. "Princess Of China" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "Princess Of China"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Princess Of China" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.