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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"The Scientist" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "The Scientist" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "The Scientist" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "The Scientist" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "The Scientist" is in the key of A at 88 BPM.
- What chords are in "The Scientist"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.