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Sparks

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1/9

Tempo 80 BPMVol

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Position

Step 1 / 9Position: 1

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

Chords: (all chords relative to the capo on 1st)
        Cx32013
      Am7x02213
  Fadd9/Ax03213
[Intro]
Each chord here is strummed
e|-Am-0--Ammaj7--0----Am0----C70---Am6-0--Fmaj7/A--0---------|
B|--1----1----1----1----1----1---------|
G|--2----1----2----3----2----2--2p0----|
D|--2----2----2----2----4----3------0--|
A|--0----0----0----3----0----0---------|
E|-------------------------------------|
   C     Am7x4
[Verse]
CDid I drive you aAm7way
CI know what you'll Am7say
You say, Fadd9/A"Oh sing one you Cknow"
CBut I promise you Am7this
CI'll always look Am7out for Fadd9/Ayou
Yeah, that's what I'll Cdo
[Chorus]
I say, "AmOh"Ammaj7  Am  C7  Am6  Fmaj7/A  
I say, Am"Oh"Ammaj7  Am  C7  Am6  Fmaj7/A  
[Instrumental]
   C     Am7x4
[Verse]
CMy heart is Am7yours
CIts you that I Am7hold on Fadd9/Ato
Yeah, that's what I Cdo
CAnd I know I was Am7wrong
Ammaj7But I won't let you Am7down
Oh Fadd9/Ayeah I will yeah I will
Yes I Cwill
[Chorus] 
I said, Am"Oh"Ammaj7  Am  C7  Am6  Fmaj7/A  
I cry, Am"Oh"Ammaj7  Am  C7  Am6  Fmaj7/A  
Yeah, I saw Csparks Am7  
Yeah, I saw Csparks Am7  
Yeah, I saw Csparks Am7  
Yeah, I saw Csparks Am7  
[Outro] 
Sing it out
CAhaah Am7ah ah Cah...  x4

The story behind the song

"Sparks" is a song by British rock band Coldplay, written by all members of the group and co-produced by Ken Nelson for their debut album, Parachutes (2000). The song was recorded at the same time as "We Never Change" and was described by producer Ken Nelson as "basically a live take," with Jonny Buckland adding his guitar parts afterwards. Lyrically, "Sparks" tells the story of someone asking for a second chance after disappointing their partner, while its waltz tempo contributes to a feeling of intimacy and romantic longing.

AI-written from these sources:Sparks (Coldplay song) — Wikipedia ↗Coldplay — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Sparks

by Coldplay

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords: (all chords relative to the capo on 1st)

x32013

Am7

x02213

Fadd9/A

x03213

[Intro]

Each chord here is strummed

Am Ammaj7 Am C7 Am6 Fmaj7/A

e|--0----0----0----0----0----0---------|

B|--1----1----1----1----1----1---------|

G|--2----1----2----3----2----2--2p0----|

D|--2----2----2----2----4----3------0--|

A|--0----0----0----3----0----0---------|

E|-------------------------------------|

C Am7

[Verse]

C Am7

Did I drive you away

C Am7

I know what you'll say

Fadd9/A C

You say, "Oh sing one you know"

C Am7

But I promise you this

C Am7 Fadd9/A

I'll always look out for you

Yeah, that's what I'll do

[Chorus]

Am Ammaj7 Am C7 Am6 Fmaj7/A

I say, "Oh"

Am Ammaj7 Am C7 Am6 Fmaj7/A

I say, "Oh"

[Instrumental]

C Am7

[Verse]

C Am7

My heart is yours

C Am7 Fadd9/A

Its you that I hold on to

Yeah, that's what I do

C Am7

And I know I was wrong

Ammaj7 Am7

But I won't let you down

Fadd9/A

Oh yeah I will yeah I will

Yes I will

[Chorus]

Am Ammaj7 Am C7 Am6 Fmaj7/A

I said, "Oh"

Am Ammaj7 Am C7 Am6 Fmaj7/A

I cry, "Oh"

C Am7

Yeah, I saw sparks

C Am7

Yeah, I saw sparks

C Am7

Yeah, I saw sparks

C Am7

Yeah, I saw sparks

[Outro]

Sing it out

C Am7 C

Ahaah ah ah ah... x4

About Sparks Chords by Coldplay

Learn how to play Sparks by Coldplay with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Sparks chords”, “Sparks guitar chords”, or “Coldplay Sparks chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Sparks chords and for experienced players who want accurate Sparks lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C, Am7, Fadd9/A, Am, Ammaj7, C7.

FAQ — Sparks by Coldplay

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What key is "Sparks" in?

The chords for "Sparks" show the original chord names (including C, Am7, Fadd9/A, Am, Ammaj7, C7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.