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Was a long and dark De cem ber, from the roof tops I re mem ber there was (A)snow,
white (F#m)snow.
Clear ly I re mem ber, from the win dows they were watch ing while we (A)froze
down be (F#m)low.
When the fu ture’s ar chi tec tured by a car ni val of id i ots on (C#m)show,
you’d bet ter lie (B)low.
(G#m)If you (A)love (G#m)me, (E)won’t you (C#m)let (B6)me know?
Was a long
ber when banks be came ca the drals and the (A)fox
be came (F#m)God.
Priests clutched on to bi bles hol lowed out to fit their ri fles and the (A)cross
was held a (F#m)loft.
Bur y me in ar mour, when I’m dead and hit the ground, my nerves are (C#m)poles
that un (B)froze.
And (G#m)if
Was a long
I don’t wan na be a sol dier who the cap tain of some sink ing ship would (C#m)stow
far be (B)low.
So, (E)if you (A)love (G#m)me, (E)why’d you (C#m)let (B6)me go?
I took my (C#m)love (F#m)down to (E)Vio (C#m)let Hill,
there we (C#m)sat (G#m)in (A)snow.
All that (C#m)time (F#m)she was (E)si (C#m)lent still.
So, (G#m)if you (A)love (G#m)me (E)won’t you (C#m)let (B6)me know?
(G#m)If you (A)love (G#m)me (E)won’t you (C#m)let (B)me know?
Violet Hill — Piano Accompaniment Track
Free piano accompaniment for "Violet Hill" 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 E, 77 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) 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 “Violet Hill”
- How do the bar-notation visuals help sing "Violet Hill" with this backing?
- Each chord change drops as a colored bar across the staff, scrolling in real time so you can see exactly when the harmony shifts. Helpful for hitting entrances and judging when to breathe — especially on phrases that don't begin on beat 1 of "Violet Hill".
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "Violet Hill" by Coldplay in?
- The backing track is in E at 77 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 "Violet Hill" 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 "Violet Hill"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "Violet Hill", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "Violet Hill" 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 "Violet Hill"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "Violet Hill"?
- "Violet Hill" 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.
- How do I use "Violet Hill" as a backing track?
- Just press play — the piano accompaniment runs from start to end, no vocals. Sing, hum, or play your own instrument over it. Use the mic icon to add a vocal melody as a pitch reference, and the speed control if you want a slower practice tempo.
- Can I change the key of "Violet Hill" to fit my voice?
- Yes — the original is in E, but the player has a live transpose control so you can shift up or down semitones until the melody sits in your vocal range. The piano accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
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