Speed Of Sound

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

How (G5)long be fore I get in,

be fore it er 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 er 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 — Piano Lead Sheet

"Speed Of Sound" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 122 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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.

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