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Look at the stars;
look how they shine for you,
and ev ’ry thing you do.
Yeah, they were all yel low.
I came a long;
I wrote a song for you,
and all the things you do,
and it was called “Yel low.” I drew a line,
So then I took my turn.
Oh, what a thing to have done;
and it was all yel low.
Your skin.
oh yeah, (E6)your skin and bones
turn in
to some (E6)thing beau ti ful.
And you know,
you know (E6)I love you so, (Dmaj7)dry,
you know I love you so.
self
I swam a cross,
I jumped a cross for you.
Oh, what a thing to do,
’cause you were all yel low.
I drew a line,
I drew a line for you.
Oh, what a thing to have do;
and they was all yel low.
Your skin.
oh yeah, (E6)your skin and bones
turn in
to some (E6)thing beau ti ful.
And you know,
for you (E6)I bleed my self (Dmaj7)dry,
for you I bleed my so.
self
It’s (A)true;
look how they shine for (E7)you,
look how they shine for (D)you,
look how they shine for...
Look how they shine for (E7)you,
look how they shine for (D)you,
look how they shine.
Look at the stars;
look how they shine for you,
and all the things that you do.
The Scientist — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "The Scientist" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of A, 88 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 “The Scientist”
- Can I play "The Scientist" without reading sheet music?
- Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "The Scientist" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "The Scientist" by Coldplay played in?
- The Scientist 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 "The Scientist"?
- The arrangement plays at 88 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "The Scientist" 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 "The Scientist"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "The Scientist"?
- "The Scientist" 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 a complete beginner play "The Scientist"?
- Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "The Scientist" is simplified for beginners.
- Do I need to read music to play "The Scientist"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The Scientist" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.