What key is "Talk" in?

"Talk" by Coldplay is in the key of B with a tempo of 117 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Talk" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Talk" 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 "Talk" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

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.

Lyrics

So I (E)look in your di (Esus2)rec tion but you (E)pay me no at (Esus2)ten tion do you?

And I (Esus2)this you don’t lis my fi me ’cause nal you (Esus2)chance you see straight of get me, don’t ting (Bmaj7)you?

But (Badd11)on and on

from the (C#m9)mo ment I wake

till the (C#m9)mo ment I sleep,

I’ll be there by your side,

just you try and stop me.

I’ll be wait ing in line

just to see if you care.

Oh, oh.

Did you (A#dim)want me to change?

Well, I changed for good,

and I (A#dim)want you to know

that you’ll (C#m9)al ways get your (B6)way.

I (A#dim)want ed to say,

don’t you shiv er.

Shiv er.

Sing it (B)loud

and (A)clear.

I’ll (A)al ways be wait ing for (G#m)you.

So you (E)know how much I (Esus2)need you, but you (E)nev er e ven (Esus2)see me do you?

And is (Esus2)this you don’t lis my fi me ’cause nal you (Esus2)chance you see straight of get me, don’t ting (Bmaj7)you?

But (Badd11)on and on

from the (C#m9)mo ment I wake

till the (C#m9)mo ment I sleep,

I’ll be there by your side,

just you try and stop me.

I’ll be wait ing in line

just to see if you care.

Oh, oh.

Did you (A#dim)want me to change?

Well, I changed for good,

and I (A#dim)want you to know

that you’ll (C#m9)al ways get your (B6)way.

I (A#dim)want ed to say,

don’t you shiv er.

Shiv er.

Sing it (B)loud

and (A)clear.

I’ll (A)al ways be wait ing for (G#m)you.

So you (G#m)you.

Yeah, I’ll (B)al ways be wait ing for you.

For you I will al ways be wait ing.

And it’s (B)you I (F#m11)see, but you (A)don’t see me.

And it’s (B)you I (F#m11)hear, oh, so (A)loud and so clear.

I’ll sing it (B)loud

and clear.

And I’ll (A)al ways be wait ing for (G#m)you.

So I (Emaj7)look in your di (Esus2)rec tion, but you (Emaj7)pay me no at (Esus2)ten tion and you (Emaj7)know how much I (Esus2)need you, but you (Emaj7)nev er e ven (Esus2)see me.

Talk by Coldplay

5 people have learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of B at 117 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Talk”

What key is "Talk" in?: "Talk" by Coldplay is in the key of B with a tempo of 117 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Talk" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Talk" 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 "Talk" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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.