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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"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, 100 BPM.
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About “Speed Of Sound”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Speed Of Sound" 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. "Speed Of Sound" is in C.
- 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 100 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.
- Does "Speed Of Sound" 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. "Speed Of Sound" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Speed Of Sound"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.