Speed Of Sound

by Coldplay
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Backing track + lyrics — toggle the vocal, change the key, practice singing over piano.

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Lyrics

(Am)Bones sink ing like (C)stones, all that we’ve (Fmaj9)fought for.

(Am)Homes, plac es we’ve (C)grown, all of us are (Fmaj9)done for.

We live in a beau ti ful world,

(Gsus)yeah, we (G)do, yeah, we do.

We live in a beau ti ful world.

(Am)Bones sink ing like (C)stones, all that we’ve (Fmaj9)fought for.

(Am)Homes, plac es we’ve (C)grown, all of us are (Fmaj9)done for.

We live in a beau ti ful world,

(Gsus)yeah, we (G)do, yeah, we do.

We live in a beau ti ful world.

(Am)Oh, all that I (C)know, there’s noth ing here to (Fmaj9)run from,

’cause, (Am)yeah, ev ’ry bod y (C)here has got some bod y to (Fmaj9)lean on.

Speed Of Sound — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Speed Of Sound" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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About “Speed Of Sound”

Why does "Speed Of Sound" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Speed Of Sound".
What key is "Speed Of Sound" by Coldplay played in?
Speed Of Sound is arranged in the key of A 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 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Speed Of Sound" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
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 this real sheet music for "Speed Of Sound"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Speed Of Sound".
Can I see all the notes in "Speed Of Sound"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 120 BPM.