Shiver

by Coldplay
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Bar NotationSimple SheetLead SheetKaraoke · LyricsEasy NotesFalling Notes
Lyrics

And the hard est part was (Bb)let ting go, not (Dm)tak ing part

was the hard (Eb)broke est part.

And the strang est thing but I (Bb)wait ing for that bell to ring.

It was the strang est start.

I could feel it go down.

You Bit ter sweet, I could taste

in my mouth.

Sil ver lin ing the cloud.

Oh, and I

I wish that I could work it (Gm)out.

Oh and I,

I won der what it’s all a bout.

I won der what it’s all a bout.

Ev ’ry thing I (Eb)know

is

wrong.

Ev ’ry thing I (Eb)do,

it just comes un done.

And ev ’ry thing is (Eb)torn

a

part.

Oh, and that’s the (Eb)hard est part.

That’s the (F)hard est part.

Yeah, that’s the (Eb)hard est part.

That’s the (F)hard est part.

Shiver — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Shiver" 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 Eb, 120 BPM.

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

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About “Shiver”

Can I learn "Shiver" 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 "Shiver" with hands-separate practice in Eb at 120 BPM.
What key is "Shiver" by Coldplay played in?
Shiver is arranged in the key of Eb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Shiver"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Shiver" 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 "Shiver"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Shiver"?
"Shiver" 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Shiver"?
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 "Shiver" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Shiver"?
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. "Shiver" is in the key of Eb at 120 BPM.