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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Sparks" by Coldplay: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of Db, 72 BPM.
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 Db 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Sparks" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Sparks" by Coldplay. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Sparks" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Db, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Sparks" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.