Guide Note

This page contains links to guitar, bass and piano tabs for the band Coldplay.

Fast Facts

1. Genre: Alternative Rock
2. Origin: London, England
3. Formed: 1997
4. Albums: 4
5. Labels: Parlophone, Capitol, EMI
6. Over 35 million albums sold worldwide

Coldplay's songwriting has evolved with each release. From the melodic pop found on their debut album, Parachutes, to the arena ready anthems of later works like A Rush of Blood to the Head and X&Y. Their sound remains rooted in piano driven rock.

• 2000: Parachutes
• 2002: A Rush of Blood to the Head
• 2005: X&Y
• 2008: Viva la Vida

• "It's impossible to please everybody, and it took us a while to learn that".—Chris Martin¹

• "Coldplay have topped a poll to find the band most people want to fall asleep to".—NME²

• "Martin has repeatedly spoken of howhe loves every minute of being in Coldplay. His passion is genuine; he's living his dream, making music he loves and playing live to thousands of adoring fans every night".—BBC³