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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 — 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 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”
- 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 C.
- 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.
- 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 C at 86 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 C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.
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