The Hardest Part

by Coldplay
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And the hard est part was (Bb)let ting go, not (Dm11)tak ing part.

You Was the hard est part.

oh.

And the stran gest thing but was (Bb)wait ing for that bell (Dm11)ny to ring.

It was the stran gest start.

oh,

(Eb)oh.

I could feel it go down.

You Bit ter sweet I could taste

in my mouth.

Sil ver lin ing the clouds.

Oh, and I,

I wish that I could work it out.

And the hard est part was (Bb)let ting go, not (Dm11)tak ing part.

You real ly broke my heart,

oh.

And I tried to sing but I (Bb)could n’t think of a (Dm11)ny thing.

ring.

That was the hard est part,

oh,

(Eb)oh.

I could feel it go down.

You left the sweet est could taste

in my mouth.

Sil ver lin ing the cloud.

Oh, and I,

I wish that I could work it out.

Oh, and I,

I won der what it’s all a bout.

I won der what it’s all a bout.

Ev ’ry thing I (Eb)know

is

wrong.

Ev ’ry thing I (Eb)do

it just comes un done.

Ev ’ry thing is (Eb)torn

a

part.

Oh, and that’s the (Eb)hard est part.

That’s the (Fsus4)hard est part.

Yeah, that’s the (Eb)hard est part.

That’s the (Fsus4)hard est part.

Yeah, that’s the

The Hardest Part — Piano Accompaniment Track

Free piano accompaniment for "The Hardest Part" by Coldplay. Sing along or play your instrument over the backing piano. Toggle the vocal melody on/off, change key to fit your voice, adjust tempo. Key of Eb, 124 BPM.

Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (Eb) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.

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About “The Hardest Part

What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Hardest Part" by Coldplay in?
The backing track is in Eb at 124 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
Can I sing over "The Hardest Part" with this accompaniment?
Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
Is this a karaoke version of "The Hardest Part"?
Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Hardest Part", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
Can I use "The Hardest Part" as a backing track for my instrument?
Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
Can I download the accompaniment for "The Hardest Part"?
Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
Who wrote "The Hardest Part"?
"The Hardest Part" was originally performed by Coldplay. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
What other backing tracks by Coldplay are available?
Other accompaniments by Coldplay: "Adventure Of A Lifetime", "A Head Full Of Dreams", "Always In My Head". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.

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