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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Speed Of Sound" by Coldplay in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of C, 100 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”
- Can I learn "Speed Of Sound" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Speed Of Sound" with hands-separate practice in C at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Speed Of Sound"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Speed Of Sound" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Speed Of Sound"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Speed Of Sound" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.