Coldplay - A Sky Full of Stars - Guitar Lesson

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Coldplay - A Sky Full of Stars - Guitar Lesson

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Ghost Stories
2014 4:28
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A Sky Full of Stars


"Coldplay" by A Sky Full of Stars is a song by the British rock band Coldplay, released on 2 May 2014 as the second single from their sixth studio album, Ghost Stories. The track blends electronic elements with rock instrumentation, making it an engaging piece for electric guitarists to explore. Its driving energy and layered chord progressions offer a solid study in combining modern production textures with guitar-based arrangements.

  • Released on 2 May 2014, the song was the second single taken from Coldplay's sixth studio album, Ghost Stories.
  • An exclusive digital EP paired the track with three B-sides: "All Your Friends", "Ghost Story", and "O (Reprise)".
  • The EP release was considered Coldplay's eleventh extended play, giving guitarists extra material from the same recording sessions to explore.
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