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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Princess Of China" 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 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 learn "Princess Of China" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — 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 "Princess Of China" with hands-separate practice in C at 168 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Princess Of China"?
- 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 "Princess Of China" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Princess Of China"?
- 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. "Princess Of China" is in the key of C at 168 BPM.
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