Speed Of Sound

by Coldplay
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How (G)long be fore I get in,

be fore it starts, be fore I be gin?

How (G)long be fore you de cide, Ev ’ry be fore I know what it feels you like?

Where (G)to?

Where do I go?

If you nev er try, then you’ll nev er know.

see.

How (G)long do I have to climb

up on the side of this moun tain of mine?

Look (G)up, I look up at night.

ets are mov ing the speed er of light.

Climb (G)up, ings up in the trees.

Ev or chance that you get is a chance lit seize.

How (G)long

am gon na stand

If you with my head stuck un der the sand?

see.

I’ll (G)start be fore I can stop,

be fore I see things the right zl way up.

All that noise

and all that sound.

All those plac es I got found.

And (F)birds go fly ing at the (Am7)speed of sound to (C)show you how it all be gan.

Birds came fly ing from the (Am7)un der ground.

If you could (Em)see it, then you’d un der stand.

Ah, when you (Em)see it, then you’ll un der stand.

All those signs,

I knew what they (Am)meant.

Some things you (D7)can’t in vent.

Some get made

and some get (Am)sent,

oo.

And (F)birds go fly ing at the (Am)speed of sound to show you how it all be gan.

Birds came fly ing from the (Am)un der ground.

If you could (Em)see it, then you’d un der stand.

Ah, when you (Em)see it then you’ll un der stand.

Speed Of Sound by Coldplay

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Speed Of Sound

What key is "Speed Of Sound" in?
"Speed Of Sound" by Coldplay is in the key of C with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Speed Of Sound" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Speed Of Sound" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Speed Of Sound" on piano?
1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Coldplay can I play here?
Try "Everglow", "HYMN FOR THE WEEKEND", "FIX YOU". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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