Us Against The World Piano Chords - Sandy Relief Concert Version 12.12.12

[Cubie255]

Hey, does anyone know the actual chords for the piano version of Us Against The World at the sandy relief concert.

I can confirm the first chord is C. The tutorial of THE CHAMPION is not correct for this version. Please help

[iSwin]

The main chords used are C, G & F throughout. Apart from the last 2 "It's us against the world" where the Chords follow F, Am & G.

 

I play the C chord as:

Left hand: C

Right Hand: G, C, E

 

G as:

Left hand: G

Right Hand: G, B, D

 

F as:

Left hand: F

Right hand: F, A, C

 

Am as:

Left: A

Right: A, C, E

 

You can also shuffle the top note down on each chord during each bar at the right time so on the C chord the E would come down to a D, and so forth on the rest of the chords.

 

But I wouldn't worry about that (above), firstly get used to the chords, tempo & transitions, then you can add the riffs/melody :)

[nathondetroit]

Indeed, that version was amazing! There was a whole lot of variation as well, and I'd definitely love to see someone do a cover and/or tutorial on the specific chords/voicings on the piano:)

 

iSwin did a great job summarizing the song. If you're interested in hearing how it sounds with those simplified chords, I did a cover a couple weeks ago:

 

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lc12s0YIX2Y]Coldplay - Us Against The World (Electric Piano Cover) - YouTube[/ame]

 

I did not attempt the "solo" section which is basically chords with the left hand and a repetition of the notes "GCBCG…GCBCG" in the right hand. Johnny's guitar bit on the album.

[Cubie255]

Has anyone got the advanced chords and variations he literally plays? I want the little notes he plays on his left hand while playing C. I think it goes on the left E D C while playing C.

[86Timewarp]

As mentioned in another thread, The Champion's version is how to play the studio version. The 12.12.12. was an acoustic, 1-man solo performance.

[nathondetroit]

Just as a side note, I think its always important to realize that even Chris doesn't take himself seriously. WE all know how brilliant he/the band is, but when it comes to live performances there are always a handful of goofy mistakes. Especially in the acoustic parts. Just listen to Chris and Jonny do their duet gig for "Little Noise Sessions".

 

In the case of this piano version of "Us Against the World", we probably would have never heard it if there wasn't a charity gig. It was probably put together quickly, and most likely included some improvisation on the spot.

 

Anytime you do a cover, I would never get caught up with getting everything note-for-note. The most important thing is to have a firm understanding of the song, and bring it to life in a new way. Heck, even when Coldplay do covers they sound completely different. [billie Jean!?!]

 

Transcribing all of the notes and rhythms from that night would be quite a daunting task, and would take up MUCH more space than a single forum post. (If someone is up to the challenge, I would also be eternally grateful though!).

 

My advice would be, if you can sit down at the piano and make beautiful music, I wouldn't stress about anything else. Chris wouldn't either:)