Ebtap to play
Bbmtap to play
Fmtap to play
Key
Eb Major
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Eb · Bbm · Fm
Coldplay’s iconic piano riff is instantly recognizable. Three chords in a repeating arpeggio pattern.
Tip: The piano riff uses arpeggiated eighth notes in groups of three. Right hand plays broken chords while left hand holds bass notes.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Eb Bbm
The lights go out and I can’t be saved,
Fm
Tides that I tried to swim against.
Eb Bbm
Have brought me down upon my knees,
Fm
Oh I beg, I beg and plead.
Chorus
Eb Bbm
You are, you are,
Fm
Confusion never stops,
Eb Bbm
Closing walls and ticking clocks gonna
Fm
Come back and take you home.