Speed Of Sound

by Coldplay
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How (A5)long be fore I get in,

be fore it starts, be fore I be gin?

How (A5)long be fore you de cide,

be fore I know what it feels like?

Where (A5)to, where do I go?

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

How (A5)long do I have to climb

up on the side of this moun tain of mine?

Look (A5)up, I look up at night.

Plan ets are mov ing at the speed of light.

sign

Climb (A5)up, ings up in the trees.

Ev ’ry chance that you get is a chance you seize.

How (A5)long am I gon na stand

with my head stuck un der the sand?

I’ll (A5)start be fore I can stop, but be fore I see things the right way up.

(D)me.

All that noise and all that sound.

All those plac es I got found.

And (G)birds go fly in’ at the (Bm)speed of sound to (D)show ya how it all be gan.

Birds came fly in’ from the (Bm)un der ground.

If you could (F#m)see it then you’d un der stand.

I (A5)deas that you’ll nev er find.

All the in ven tors at could nev er de sign

the (A5)build ings that you put up.

Ev Like Ja pan and Chi na a all lit up.

A (A5)sign that I could n’t read

or a light that I could n’t see.

Some (A5)things you have to be lieve, but oth ers are puz zles, the puz zl in’ (D)me.

All that noise and all that sound.

All those plac es I got found.

And (G)birds go fly in’ at the (Bm)speed of sound to (D)show ya how it all be gan.

Birds came fly in’ from the (Bm)un der ground.

If you could (F#m)see it then you’d un der stand.

Ah, when you (F#m)see it then you’ll un der stand.

All those signs, I knew what they (Bm7)meant.

Some things you (E7)can’t in vent.

Some get made and some get sent,

ooh.

And

Ah, when you (F#m)see it then you’ll un der stand.

Speed Of Sound by Coldplay

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 110 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 D with a tempo of 110 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.
What chords are used in "Speed Of Sound"?
This arrangement of "Speed Of Sound" uses 13 chords: A, Apow, Bm, Bm7, D, Dpow, E7, Em, +5 more.
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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