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Speed Of Sound

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Begin the strumming pattern with a pickup phrase, basically play beats 3 & 4 above,
then continue with whole pattern.
[Intro]
A Em Em D
A Em Em D
[Verse 1]
    A                 Em
How long before I get in,
          Em                 D
before it starts, before I begin?
    A                 Em
How long before you decide,
         Em                  D
before I know what it feels like?
      A               Em
Where to, where do I go?
             Em                      D
If you never try then you'll never know
    A                   Em
How long do I have to climb
          Em                        D
up on the side of this mountain of mine?
[Interlude]
A Em Em D
A Em Em D
[Verse 2]
     A                 Em
Look up, I look up at night
            Em                       D
Planets are moving at the speed of light 
      A               Em
Climb up, up in the trees 
                      Em                   D
Every chance that you get is a chance you seize
    A                Em
How long am I gonna stand
        Em                   D
with my head stuck under the sand?
     A                    Em
I'll start before I can stop
            Em                        D
or before I see things the right way up
[Pre-Chorus]
G            A                   Bm
   All that noise, and all that sound
G              A           Bm
   All those places I got found
[Chorus]
    G                      Bm
And birds go flying at the speed of sound
   D                     G
to show you how it all began
G                          Bm
Birds came flying from the underground
             F#m                      G
If you could see it then you'd understand
[Interlude]
A Em Em D
A Em Em D
[Verse 3]
 A                       Em
Ideas that you'll never find
          Em                     D
All the inventors could never design
     A                      Em
The buildings that you put up
          Em             D
Japan and China all lit up
  A                     Em
A sign that I couldn't read
     Em                     D
Or a light that I couldn't see
     A                     Em
Some things you have to believe
               Em                 D
but others are puzzles, puzzling me
[Pre-Chorus]
G            A                   Bm
   All that noise, and all that sound
G              A           Bm
   All those places I got found
[Chorus]
    G                      Bm
And birds go flying at the speed of sound
   D                     G
to show you how it all began
G                          Bm
Birds came flying from the underground
             F#m                      G
If you could see it then you'd understand
             F#m                       G
Oh, when you see it then you'll understand
[Post-Chorus]
D
[Bridge]
G            A                      Bm
  All those signs, I knew what they meant
                E
Some things you can invent
G           A                  Bm
  Some get made, and some get sent
    E
Ooh-ooh
[Chorus]
    G                      Bm
And birds go flying at the speed of sound
   D                     G
to show you how it all began
G                          Bm
Birds came flying from the underground
             F#m                      G
If you could see it then you'd understand
             F#m                   GGadd#11GG6Gmaj7
                                        *
Oh, when you see it then you'll understand
* ascending melody of B C# D E F# is played

Speed Of Sound chords and lyrics

Free chords for Speed Of Sound by Coldplay. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Begin the strumming pattern with a pickup phrase, basically play beats 3 & 4 above,
then continue with whole pattern.
[Intro]
A Em Em D
A Em Em D
[Verse 1]
[Interlude]
A Em Em D
A Em Em D
[Verse 2]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Interlude]
A Em Em D
A Em Em D
[Verse 3]
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Post-Chorus]
D
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
* ascending melody of B C# D E F# is played

Speed Of Sound Chords by Coldplay

Learn how to play Speed Of Sound by Coldplay with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Speed Of Sound chords”, “Speed Of Sound guitar chords”, or “Coldplay Speed Of Sound 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 Speed Of Sound chords and for experienced players who want accurate Speed Of Sound lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, Em, D, G, Bm, F#m.

Frequently asked questions about Speed Of Sound

How do I play "Speed Of Sound" by Coldplay on guitar?

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Can I transpose "Speed Of Sound" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Speed Of Sound" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Speed Of Sound"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Speed Of Sound" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Speed Of Sound" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Speed Of Sound" by Coldplay with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Coldplay below.

What key is "Speed Of Sound" in?

The chords for "Speed Of Sound" show the original chord names (including A, Em, D, G, Bm, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.