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How (G5)long be fore I get in,
be fore it starts, be fore I be gin?
How (G5)long be fore you de cide,
be fore I know what it feels tain like?
Where (G5)to, be where do I go?
If you nev try, then you’ll nev er know.
How (G5)long do I have to climb
up on the side of this moun tain of
Where (C)mine?
Look (G5)up, I look up at night.
Plan ets are mov ing at the speed of light.
sign
Climb (G5)up, ings up in the trees.
Ev ’ry chance that you get is a chance you sieze.
How (G5)long am I gon na stand
with my head stuck un der the sand?
I’ll (G5)start be fore I can stop, but be fore I see things the right way up.
All that (G6)noise and all that (Am)sound.
All those (G7)plac es I got (Am)found.
And (F)birds go fly in’ at the (Am)speed of sound to (C)show ya how it all be (F)gan.
Birds came fly in’ from the (Am)un der ground.
If you could (Em)see it then you’d un der (F)stand.
I (G5)deas that you’ll nev er find.
All the in ven tors at could nev er de sign
the (G5)build ings that you put up.
Ev Like Ja pan and Chi na a all lit up.
A (G5)sign that I could n’t read
or a light that I could n’t see.
Some (G5)things you have to be lieve, but oth ers are puz zles, puz zl in’ me.
All that (G6)noise and all that (Am)sound.
All those (G7)plac es I got (Am)found.
And (F)birds go fly in’ at the (Am)speed of sound to (C)show ya how it all be (F)gan.
Birds came fly in’ from the (Am)un der ground.
If you could (Em)see it then you’d un der (F)stand.
(F)stand.
Ah, when you (Em)see it then you’ll un der (F)stand.
All those (G)signs, I knew what they (Am)meant.
Some things you (D7)can’t in vent.
Some get (G)made and some get (Am)sent,
ooh.
And (F)stand.
Ah, when you (Em)see it then you’ll un der (F)stand.
Speed Of Sound — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Speed Of Sound" 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 C, 122 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Speed Of Sound”
- What key is "Speed Of Sound" by Coldplay played in?
- Speed Of Sound 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 "Speed Of Sound"?
- The arrangement plays at 122 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Speed Of Sound" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "Speed Of Sound"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Speed Of Sound"?
- "Speed Of Sound" 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Speed Of Sound" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Speed Of Sound" 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 "Speed Of Sound" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, 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 "Speed Of Sound" 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.