The Scientist

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

Come up to meet you,

tell you I’m sor ry, you don’t know how love ly you are.

I had to find you,

tell you I need you,

tell you I’ll set you a part.

Tell me your se crets and ask me your ques tions,

oh, let’s go back to the start.

Run ning in cir cles,

com ing up tails,

heads on a sci ence a part.

No bod y said it was eas y,

it’s such a shame for us to part.

No bod y said it was eas y,

no one ev er said it would be this hard.

Oh, take me back to the start.

I was just guess ing at num bers and fig ures,

pull ing the puz zles a part.

Ques tions of sci ence,

sci ence and prog ress do not speak as loud as my heart.

Tell me you love me,

come back and haunt me,

oh, when I rush to the start.

Run ning in cir cles,

chas ing our tails,

com ing back as we are.

No bod y said it was eas y,

oh, it’s such a shame for us to part.

No bod y said it was eas y,

no one ev er said it would be so hard.

I’m go in’ back to the start.

(No bod y said it was eas y.)

Yeah.

Oh.

(No bod y said it was eas y.)

No bod y said it was eas y.

No bod y said it was eas y.

No,

no.

No bod y said it was eas y.

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 G, 74 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 G.
What key is "The Scientist" by Coldplay played in?
The Scientist is arranged in the key of G 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 74 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 chords are used in "The Scientist"?
This arrangement uses 10 chords: A, Asus2, C, D, D7, E, Em7, F#m, +2 more.
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 G at 74 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 G, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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