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Look at the stars,
look how they shine for (G)you,
and ev’ ry thing you (F)do.
Yeah, they were all yel low.
I came a long,
I wrote a song for (G)you,
and all the things you (F)do.
And it was called yel low.
So then I took my (G)turn,
oh, what a thing to’ve (F)done.
And it was all yel low.
Your skin
oh yeah, your (G)skin and bones.
Turn in
to some thing (G)beaut i ful.
And you know,
you know I (G)love you so
You know I love you so.
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 C, 86 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with four essential chords — C, F, G, and Am — all in the key of C, so no sharps or flats to worry about.
Your left hand holds a pedal bass pattern, meaning you'll anchor on a single repeated note rather than jumping around, which frees you to focus on smooth right-hand chord changes.
The trickiest transition here is moving between F and G quickly enough at 86 BPM; isolate just those two chords and loop them slowly until the hand shape swap feels automatic.
Start hands-separate: get the left-hand pedal steady like a heartbeat, then layer the right hand on top.
A common stumble is rushing through the verse because the rhythm feels simple — resist that, and really lock into the tempo so the romantic, easy-listening feel comes through.
Once this clicks, you'll have the I–V–vi–IV progression wired into your fingers, which unlocks dozens of other pop and rock songs.
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About “Yellow”
- What key is "Yellow" by Coldplay played in?
- Yellow is arranged in the key of C 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 86 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Yellow" easy to play on piano?
- This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
- 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 chords are used in "Yellow"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: Am, C, F, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 C, 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.