Hello! Below you'll find my "Sparks" chords & lyrics chart as well as a tutorial video on how to play the piano accompaniment.
This song by Coldplay is such a nice vibe. It has some very unusual chords in it, some of which I have simplified the names of in the chords chart. I go over everything you need in the video.
Enjoy!
Sparks Piano Tutorial
Here's a piano tutorial video for Sparks:
Sparks Chords & Lyrics
[Intro]
RH | Ab Ab | Ab Ab | Ab | Ab |
F F F F F F
Db Db Db Eb Db Db
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LH Bb A Bb B Bb Bb
G F#
| Dbmaj7 | Bbm7 | x4
[Verse]
Dbmaj7 Bbm7
Did I drive you away
Dbmaj7 Bbm7
I know what you'll say
Ebm11 Dbmaj7 Db
You say, "Oh sing one you know"
Dbmaj7 Bbm7
But I promise you this
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Ebm11
I'll always look out for you
Dbmaj7 Db
Yeah, that's what I'll do
[Chorus]
Bbm7 Dbmaj7/C Dbmaj6 Abm6/Eb
I say, "Oh"
Bbm7 Dbmaj7/C Dbmaj6 Abm6/Eb
I say, "Oh"
Bbm6 F#maj7/Bb
Bbm7 Dbmaj7/C Dbmaj6 Abm6/Eb
I say, "Oh"
I say, "Oh"
Bbm6 F#maj7/Bb
[Post Chorus]
| Dbmaj7 | Bbm7 | x4
| Dbmaj7 | Bbm7 | x4
[Verse]
Dbmaj7 Bbm7
My heart is yours
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 Em11
Its you that I hold on to
Dbmaj7 Db
Yeah, that's what I do
Db Bbm/Db
And I know I was wrong
Dbaug Db Dbmaj7
But I won't let you down
Em11
Oh yeah I will yeah I will
Dbmaj7 Db
Yes I will yea
[Chorus]
Bbm7 Dbmaj7/C Dbmaj6 Abm6/Eb
I said, "Oh"
Bbm7 Dbmaj7/C Dbmaj6 Abm6/Eb
I said, "Oh"
Bbm6 F#maj7/Bb
Bbm7 Dbmaj7/C Dbmaj6 Abm6/Eb
I cry, "Oh"
Bbm6 F#maj7/Bb
[Post Chorus]
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 X4
Yeah I saw sparks
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 X4
Yeah I saw sparks
(Sing it out)
[Outro]
Dbmaj7 Bbm7 X4
La ah ah ah yea
Dbmaj7
This document is the author's own work and represents his interpretation of this song. It's intended solely for private study, scholarship or research.
This chord chart is here only to support online learning. We recommend buying official transcripts from a licensed and reputable publisher.
Sparks Piano Tips
1. Take It Slow: It's counterintuitive, but the quickest way to get comfortable and sound great playing a song is to practice it very slowly at first. Steady rhythm and counting are crucial to sounding like a pro, so let yourself get used to feeling the beat at a slow, easy tempo. Once you can nail "Sparks" slowly, *gradually* speed it up. You'll sound much better than if you jumped in at full speed!
2. Use The Pedal Wisely: Utilize the sustain pedal to connect the chords smoothly, timing your lifts with the arrival of a new chord. For help with sustain pedal timing, check out this video.
3. Simplify if need be: "Sparks" still sounds great even if you simply hold out the chords and ignore most of the rhythm patterns and extra details in the tutorial video. Feel free to keep it simple, especially if you sing while playing. As you get comfortable, you can always add the fancy stuff later.
