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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Yellow" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. 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”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Yellow" 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. "Yellow" is in Ab.
- 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.
- Does "Yellow" 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. "Yellow" is in the key of Ab at 70 BPM.
- What chords are in "Yellow"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of Ab, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.