Sparks

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

Did I drive you a way?

Well I know what you’ll (Bbm7)say,

you’ll say oh,

sing one you know.

But I prom ise you this,

I’ll al ways look (Bbm7)out

for

(Ebm)you.

Yeah, that’s what I’ll (Dbmaj7)do.

And say I.

And say I.

and I saw (Dbmaj7)sparks.

Yeah, I saw (Dbmaj7)sparks.

I saw (Dbmaj7)sparks.

Yeah, I saw (Dbmaj7)sparks.

I saw

See me now.

(Dbmaj7)(ooh.)

La la la (Bbm7)la.

Ooh,

(Dbmaj7)ooh.

La la la (Bbm7)la.

Ooh,

(Dbmaj7)(ooh.)

La la la (Bbm7)la.

Ooh,

(Dbmaj7)ooh.

La la la (Bbm7)la.

Ooh,

Sparks — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Sparks" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Gb, 72 BPM.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a beautiful workout for smooth chord voicing in G♭ major — a key that keeps you mostly on the black keys, which actually helps your hand find a natural, relaxed shape once you settle in.

Your left hand plays block bass patterns, so focus on landing each root cleanly and holding it with the pedal through the chord change.

The real challenge is the subtle shifts between closely related voicings like B♭m to B♭m7 and D♭ to D♭maj7 to D♭9 — often just one finger moving a half step.

Practice those transitions hands-separate first, looping two chords at a time until the movement feels automatic.

At 72 BPM you have plenty of time, but that slow tempo also exposes any hesitation, so use a metronome early.

Pedal on every chord change to keep things legato without blurring.

This is the piece that will make extended chords feel like second nature to you.

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About “Sparks”

What key is "Sparks" by Coldplay played in?
Sparks is arranged in the key of Gb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Sparks"?
The arrangement plays at 72 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Sparks" 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 "Sparks"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Sparks"?
"Sparks" was originally performed by Coldplay. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Sparks"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: Bbm, Bbm6, Bbm7, Db, Db7, Db9, Dbmaj7, Ebm, +2 more.
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.

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