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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Sparks" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of Gb, 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Sparks" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Sparks" is in Gb.
- 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.
- Does "Sparks" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Sparks" is in the key of Gb at 72 BPM.
- What chords are in "Sparks"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Gb, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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