Yellow

by Coldplay
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Lyrics

When you (Eb)try your best but you (Ebmaj7)don’t suc ceed.

When you get what you want but not what you need.

When you feel so tired but (Ebmaj7)you can’t sleep.

Stuck in re (Eb)verse.

And the tears come a stream ing down your face

when you lose some thing you (Ebmaj7)can’t re place.

When you love (Eb)nev some one but it (Ebmaj7)goes to waste.

Could it be (Eb)worse?

Lights (Eb)will (Bbsus)guide

you home

and (Eb)ig (Bbsus)nite

your bones

and I (Eb)will (Bbsus)try

to fix you.

And high come a bove or down be low.

When you’re too in love to (Ebmaj7)let it go.

But if you (Eb)nev er try you’ll it (Ebmaj7)nev er know

just what you’re (Eb)worth.

Lights (Eb)will (Bbsus)guide

you home

and (Eb)ig (Bbsus)nite

your bones

and I (Eb)will (Bbsus)try

to fix you.

And high

Tears stream

down your face

when you lose some thing (Bbsus)you can not (Bb)re place.

Tears stream

down your face and (Eb)I...

Tears stream

down your face.

I prom ise you I will (Gm7)learn from my mis takes.

Tears stream

down your face and (Eb)I...

Lights (Eb)will (Bbsus)guide

you home

and (Eb)ig (Bbsus)nite

your bones

and I (Eb)will (Bbsus)try

to fix you.

Yellow — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Yellow" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of Ab, 70 BPM.

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

About “Yellow”

Why does "Yellow" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Yellow".
What key is "Yellow" by Coldplay played in?
Yellow is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Yellow"?
The arrangement plays at 70 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Yellow" 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 "Yellow"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Yellow"?
"Yellow" 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.
Is this real sheet music for "Yellow"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Yellow".
Can I see all the notes in "Yellow"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of Ab at 70 BPM.