Other arrangements of Yellow
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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Yellow" by Coldplay: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “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 there a karaoke version of "Yellow" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Yellow" by Coldplay. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Yellow" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in Ab, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Yellow" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.