List of songs by Coldplay
British rock band Coldplay have written or co-written every song in their discography, with the exception of several covers. They were formed in London by Chris Martin, Jonny Buckland, Guy Berryman, Will Champion and Phil Harvey. Aside from the latter, all members are equally credited as songwriters on each track. Their experimentation with styles over the years resulted in a sound that is considered alternative rock, alternative pop, pop rock, post-Britpop, soft rock, and pop. Conversely, extended plays Safety and The Blue Room featured characteristics of the dream pop genre, setting them apart from succeeding works.
According to Berryman, debut album Parachutes was a muted record. It combined beautiful and happy messages with moody and atmospheric tones. Made available two years later, A Rush of Blood to the Head boasted stronger piano and guitar melodies, helping to address the urgency and turmoil caused by the September 11 attacks. The band held onto their previous references for X&Y, but with the addition of electronic production and extensive use of synthesisers. Existential themes were grander in scale to match the arrangements as well.
Its successor, Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends, entailed contributions from Brian Eno, helping Coldplay to explore a new musical territory. They experimented with numerous instruments, such as electric violins, tack pianos, santoors, and organs. Lyrically, the album discussed life, love, death, revolution, war, and politics. In 2011, the group launched Mylo Xyloto, a concept record following the story of two characters in the style of a rock opera. It widened their soundscapes by incorporating modern, urban, and dance compositions, as seen with Rihanna collaboration "Princess of China". Three years later, they drew influence from genres like R&B, synth-pop, and ambient to release Ghost Stories. Martin described the album as a journey towards unconditional love, while Avicii and Paul Epworth handled guest production.
Coldplay subsequently invited Stargate to record the disco and funk-inspired A Head Full of Dreams, which contemplated forgiveness, parenthood, and healing. Various acts had a cameo appearance, including Beyoncé in "Hymn for the Weekend", Tove Lo in "Fun", and Noel Gallagher in "Up&Up". Additionally, the band tried out EDM sounds by partnering with the Chainsmokers for "Something Just Like This" in 2017. Regarded as their most political and experimental work to date, Everyday Life saw them move towards jazz, gospel, blues, and classical rhythms. Coldplay maintained this multi-genre approach for Music of the Spheres, but adding pop sensibilities. They enlisted Max Martin to produce the album and picked topics based on the human experience for its lyrics. Collaborations also involved BTS in "My Universe". Aside from usual activities, the band take part in tribute projects, film soundtracks, and songwriting sessions from other musicians. Similarly, unreleased material has been performed at many shows.
Released songs
| Indicates song not written or co-written by Coldplay |
File:Brian Eno 2015.png|thumb|upright|alt=An old man wearing glasses and a dark blue shirt is interviewed|Brian Eno contributed to Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends and Mylo Xyloto.
File:Jay-zlivein2010.jpg|thumb|upright|alt=A black man wearing sunglasses and a dark outfit performs with a microphone|Jay-Z appeared on "Lost+", the remix version of "Lost!".
File:Rihanna Fenty 2018.png|thumb|upright|alt=A woman wearing a pink dress holds her makeup with one hand|Rihanna collaborated with Coldplay on "Princess of China".
File:Cat Power @ Große Freiheit 36, Hamburg.jpg|thumb|upright|alt=A blonde, short-haired woman wearing a green shirt performs with a microphone and guitar|Cat Power and Coldplay teamed up for the title track of the film Wish I Was Here.
File:Avicii 2014 003.jpg|thumb|upright|alt=A man wearing a black cap and flannel shirt poses for the camera|Avicii co-wrote and co-produced the single "A Sky Full of Stars".
File:Beyoncé at The Lion King European Premiere 2019.png|thumb|upright|alt=A black woman wearing a yellow dress poses for the camera in a red carpet|Beyoncé has uncredited vocals on the songs "Hymn for the Weekend" and "Up&Up".
File:Tove Lo By Daniel Åhs Karlsson.jpeg|thumb|upright|alt=A dark-haired woman performs with a microphone|Tove Lo made a guest appearance on the song "Fun".
File:The Chainsmokers @ Veld 2016.jpg|thumb|upright|alt=Two men perform in a music festival, one of them is in the background controlling a DJ table|The Chainsmokers released the single "Something Just Like This" with Coldplay.
File:Big Sean 2016 October.jpg|thumb|upright|alt=A black bearded man wearing a white cap and dark shirt poses for the camera|Big Sean raps on "Miracles ".
File:MaxMartin.jpg|thumb|upright|alt=A long-haired, bearded man smiles for the camera|Max Martin produced Music of the Spheres and Moon Music.
File:Selena Gomez - Walmart Soundcheck Concert.jpg|thumb|upright|alt=A dark-haired woman smiles to the camera|Selena Gomez recorded guest vocals on "Let Somebody Go".
| Title | Writers | Original release | Year | |
| "1.36" | Coldplay | B-side of "The Scientist" | 2002 | |
| "42" | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | 2008 | |
| "2000 Miles" | Chrissie Hynde | Sweet Tracks | 2003 | |
| "Adventure of a Lifetime" | Coldplay Stargate | ' | 2015 | |
| "Aeterna" | Coldplay Louis Cole Daniel Green Jon Hopkins José Velazquez | Moon Music | 2024 | |
| "Alien Choir" | Coldplay Max Martin Jon Hopkins | Music of the Spheres | 2021 | |
| "Alien Hits / Alien Radio" | Coldplay Jon Hopkins Devin Powers Maya Angelou Kaori Muraji | Moon Music | 2024 | |
| "Aliens" | Coldplay Brian Eno | Kaleidoscope EP | 2017 | |
| "All I Can Think About Is You" | Coldplay | Kaleidoscope EP | 2017 | |
| "All My Love" | Coldplay Moses Martin | Moon Music | 2024 | |
| "All Your Friends" | Coldplay | ' | 2014 | |
| "Always in My Head" | Coldplay | Ghost Stories | 2014 | |
| "Amazing Day" | Coldplay Stargate | ' | 2015 | |
| "Amor Argentina" | Coldplay | Live in Buenos Aires | 2018 | |
| "Amsterdam" | Coldplay | ' | 2002 | |
| "Angelsong" | Coldplay Devin Powers Maya Angelou Jon Hopkins | Moon Music | 2024 | |
| "Animals" | Coldplay | B-side of "Clocks" | 2003 | |
| "Another's Arms" | Coldplay | Ghost Stories | 2014 | |
| "Arabesque" | Coldplay Femi Kuti Drew Goddard Paul Van Haver | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "Army of One" | Coldplay Stargate | ' | 2015 | |
| "" | Coldplay Kim Seok-Jin Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll Joan La Barbara Jóhann Jóhannsson Moses Martin | 2022 | ||
| "Atlas" | Coldplay | ' | 2013 | |
| "" | Coldplay Alice Coltrane Harcourt Whyte | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "Bigger Stronger" | Coldplay | Safety | 1998 | |
| "Birds" | Coldplay Stargate | ' | 2015 | |
| "Bitter Sweet Symphony" | Richard Ashcroft | Live 8 | 2005 | |
| "Biutyful" | Coldplay Davide Rossi Max Martin Oscar Holter | Music of the Spheres | 2021 | |
| "Broken" | Coldplay | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "Brothers & Sisters" | Coldplay | 1999 | ||
| "Careful Where You Stand" | Coldplay | B-side of "Shiver" | 2000 | |
| "Cemeteries of London" | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | 2008 | |
| "Champion of the World" | Coldplay Andy Monaghan Scott Hutchison Simon Lidell | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "Charlie Brown" | Coldplay Brian Eno | Mylo Xyloto | 2011 | |
| "Chinese Sleep Chant" | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | 2008 | |
| "Christmas Lights" | Coldplay | 2010 | ||
| "Church" | Coldplay Amjad Sabri Davide Rosse Stargate Jacob Collier Norah Shaqur | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "Clocks" | Coldplay | ' | 2002 | |
| "Coloratura" | Coldplay Max Martin Paris Strother John Metcalfe Davide Rossi | Music of the Spheres | 2021 | |
| "Colour Spectrum" | Coldplay Stargate | ' | 2015 | |
| "Crests of Waves" | Coldplay | B-side of "Clocks" | 2003 | |
| "Cry Cry Cry" | Coldplay Bert Berns Jerry Ragovoy Jacob Collier | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "Daddy" | Coldplay | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "Day 'n' Nite" | Scott Mescudi Oladipo Omishore | Spotify Singles | 2022 | |
| "Daylight" | Coldplay | ' | 2002 | |
| "De Música Ligera" | Gustavo Cerati Zeta Bosio | Live in Buenos Aires | 2018 | |
| "Death and All His Friends" | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | 2008 | |
| "Death Will Never Conquer" | Coldplay | B-side of "Viva la Vida" | 2008 | |
| "Don't Let It Break Your Heart" | Coldplay Brian Eno | Mylo Xyloto | 2011 | |
| "Don't Panic" | Coldplay | ' | 1999 | |
| "Don't Wanna Cry" | Coldplay Hansol Chwe Kwon Soon-Young Kye Beom-ju Lee Ji-Hoon Andrew Taggart Yoon Jeong-Han | Al1 | 2017 | |
| "E-Lo" | Coldplay Jocelyn Donaldson Letta Mbulu | Global Citizen – EP 1 | 2018 | |
| "Easy to Please" | Coldplay | B-side of "Brothers & Sisters" | 1999 | |
| "Èkó" | Coldplay | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "End Credits" | Coldplay | Live in Buenos Aires | 2018 | |
| "" | Coldplay Jon Hopkins | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | 2008 | |
| "Everglow" | Coldplay Stargate | ' | 2015 | |
| "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" | Coldplay Brian Eno Peter Allen Adrienne Anderson Harry Castioni Alex Christensen Bela Lagonda Jeff Wycombe | Mylo Xyloto | 2011 | |
| "Everyday Life" | Coldplay John Metcalfe | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "Everything's Not Lost" | Coldplay | Parachutes | 2000 | |
| "" | Coldplay Jon Hopkins Max Martin Oscar Holter Apple Martin Tim Rutili | Moon Music | 2024 | |
| "Fix You" | Coldplay | X&Y | 2005 | |
| "Flags" | Coldplay | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "Fly On" | Coldplay | Ghost Stories | 2014 | |
| "For You" | Coldplay | B-side of "Shiver" | 2000 | |
| "Fun" | Coldplay | Come to Life | 2009 | |
| "Fun" | Coldplay Stargate | ' | 2015 | |
| "Ghost Story" | Coldplay | ' | 2014 | |
| "Glass of Water" | Coldplay | Prospekt's March | 2008 | |
| "God = Love" | Coldplay | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "God Put a Smile upon Your Face" | Coldplay | ' | 2002 | |
| "" | Coldplay | B-side of "Life in Technicolor II" | 2009 | |
| "Good Feelings" | Coldplay Oyinkansola Aderibigbe Alex Pall Andrew Taggart Nile Rodgers | Moon Music | 2024 | |
| "Gravity" | Coldplay | B-side of "Talk" | 2005 | |
| "Green Eyes" | Coldplay | ' | 2002 | |
| "Guns" | Coldplay | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "" | Coldplay | X&Y | 2005 | |
| "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas" | Hugh Martin | Mince Spies | 2001 | |
| "" | Coldplay Stargate | ' | 2015 | |
| "Help Is Round the Corner" | Coldplay | B-side of "Yellow" | 2000 | |
| "High Speed" | Coldplay | ' | 1999 | |
| "Higher Power" | Coldplay Max Martin Federico Vindver Denise Carite | Music of the Spheres | 2021 | |
| "" | Coldplay Brian Eno | Mylo Xyloto | 2011 | |
| "How You See the World" | Coldplay | X&Y | 2005 | |
| "Human Heart" | Coldplay Max Martin Jacob Collier Paris Strother Amber Strother | Music of the Spheres | 2021 | |
| "Humankind" | Coldplay Federico Vindver Daniel Green Jon Hopkins Max Martin Oscar Holter | Music of the Spheres | 2021 | |
| "Hurts Like Heaven" | Coldplay Brian Eno | Mylo Xyloto | 2011 | |
| "Hymn for the Weekend" | Coldplay Stargate | ' | 2015 | |
| "Hypnotised" | Coldplay | Kaleidoscope EP | 2017 | |
| "" | Coldplay Oscar Holter Max Martin | Moon Music | 2024 | |
| "I Bloom Blaum" | Coldplay | B-side of "In My Place" | 2002 | |
| "I Ran Away" | Coldplay | B-side of "The Scientist" | 2002 | |
| "In My Place" | Coldplay | ' | 2002 | |
| "In the Sun" | Joseph Arthur Joseph Lyburn | In the Sun | 2006 | |
| "Infinity Sign" | Coldplay Jon Hopkins Max Martin | Music of the Spheres | 2021 | |
| "Ink" | Coldplay | Ghost Stories | 2014 | |
| "Jupiter" | Coldplay Max Martin Ilya Salmanzadeh Jacob Collier Olivia Waithe Moses Martin Orlando le Fleming | Moon Music | 2024 | |
| "Kaleidoscope" | Coldplay Stargate | ' | 2015 | |
| "" | Coldplay John Metcalfe | Moon Music | 2024 | |
| "Let Somebody Go" | Coldplay Apple Martin Olivia Waithe Max Martin Bill Rahko Oscar Holter Leland Wayne | Music of the Spheres | 2021 | |
| "Lhuna" | Coldplay | 2008 | ||
| "Life in Technicolor" | Coldplay Jon Hopkins | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | 2008 | |
| "Life in Technicolor II" | Coldplay | Prospekt's March | 2008 | |
| "Life Is for Living" | Coldplay | Parachutes | 2000 | |
| "Lips Like Sugar" | Will Sergeant Ian McCulloch Les Pattinson Pete de Freitas | B-side of "The Scientist" | 2002 | |
| "Lost!" | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | 2008 | |
| "Lovers in Japan" | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | 2008 | |
| "Low" | Coldplay | X&Y | 2005 | |
| "Lukas" | Coldplay | Come to Life | 2009 | |
| "Ma Meilleure Ennemie" | Paul Van Haver Claire Pommet Luc Van Haver Chris Martin Alexander Seaver | Arcane League of Legends: Season 2 | 2025 | |
| "Magic" | Coldplay | Ghost Stories | 2014 | |
| "Major Minus" | Coldplay Brian Eno | Mylo Xyloto | 2011 | |
| "Man in the Moon" | Coldplay Max Martin Oscar Holter | Moon Music | 2024 | |
| "" | Coldplay | X&Y | 2005 | |
| "Midnight" | Coldplay Jon Hopkins | Ghost Stories | 2014 | |
| "Miracles" | Coldplay | Unbroken | 2014 | |
| "Miracles " | Coldplay Sean Anderson | Kaleidoscope EP | 2017 | |
| "" | Coldplay Brian Eno | Mylo Xyloto | 2011 | |
| "Mooie Ellebogen" | Coldplay | B-side of "Clocks" | 2003 | |
| "Moon Music" | Coldplay Jon Hopkins | Moon Music | 2024 | |
| "Moses" | Coldplay | Live 2003 | 2003 | |
| "Moving to Mars" | Coldplay Brian Eno | B-side of "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall" | 2011 | |
| "Murder" | Coldplay | B-side of "God Put a Smile upon Your Face" | 2003 | |
| "Music of the Spheres" | Coldplay Max Martin | Music of the Spheres | 2021 | |
| "Music of the Spheres II" | Coldplay Rik Simpson Daniel Green Federico Vindver Max Martin Bill Rahko | Music of the Spheres | 2021 | |
| "My Universe" | Coldplay Max Martin Bill Rahko Oscar Holter Suga J-Hope RM | Music of the Spheres | 2021 | |
| "Mylo Xyloto" | Coldplay Brian Eno | Mylo Xyloto | 2011 | |
| "No More Keeping My Feet on the Ground" | Coldplay | Safety | 1998 | |
| "Now My Feet Won't Touch the Ground" | Coldplay | Prospekt's March | 2008 | |
| "O" | Coldplay | Ghost Stories | 2014 | |
| "O " | Coldplay | ' | 2014 | |
| "Oceans" | Coldplay | Ghost Stories | 2014 | |
| "Ode to Deodorant" | Coldplay | "Ode to Deodorant" | 1998 | |
| "Old Friends" | Coldplay | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "On My Way Home" | Coldplay Jordan Johnson Sam Martin Marcus Lomax Jason Evigan Stefan Johnson Clarence Coffee | PTX, Vol. III | 2014 | |
| "One I Love" | Coldplay | B-side of "In My Place" | 2002 | |
| "One World" | Coldplay Denise Carite Brian Eno Shaneka Hamilton Apple Martin John Metcalfe Bill Rahko | Moon Music | 2024 | |
| "Only Superstition" | Coldplay | B-side of "Brothers & Sisters" | 1998 | |
| "Orphans" | Coldplay Moses Martin | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "Parachutes" | Coldplay | Parachutes | 2000 | |
| "Paradise" | Coldplay Brian Eno | Mylo Xyloto | 2011 | |
| "Paulistanos" | Coldplay | Live in São Paulo | 2018 | |
| "People of the Pride" | Coldplay Max Martin Bill Rahko Derek Dixie Samuel Falson Jesse Rogg | Music of the Spheres | 2021 | |
| "Politik" | Coldplay | ' | 2002 | |
| "Poppyfields" | Coldplay | Prospekt's March | 2008 | |
| "Postcards from Far Away" | Coldplay | Prospekt's March | 2008 | |
| "Pour Me" | Coldplay | B-side of "Fix You" | 2005 | |
| "Princess of China" | Coldplay Brian Eno | Mylo Xyloto | 2011 | |
| "Proof" | Coldplay | B-side of "Speed of Sound" | 2005 | |
| "Prospekt's March" | Coldplay | Prospekt's March | 2008 | |
| "Rainy Day" | Coldplay | Prospekt's March | 2008 | |
| "Reign of Love" | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | 2008 | |
| "" | Coldplay | ' | 2002 | |
| "" | Coldplay | ' | 2002 | |
| "See You Soon" | Coldplay | ' | 1999 | |
| "Shiver" | Coldplay | Parachutes | 2000 | |
| "" | Coldplay Tim Bergling | Ghost Stories | 2014 | |
| "Sleeping Sun" | Coldplay | B-side of "Talk" | 2005 | |
| "Something Just Like This" | Coldplay Andrew Taggart | Kaleidoscope EP | 2017 | |
| "Sparks" | Coldplay | Parachutes | 2000 | |
| "Speed of Sound" | Coldplay | X&Y | 2005 | |
| "" | Coldplay | B-side of "Violet Hill" | 2008 | |
| "Spies" | Coldplay | Parachutes | 2000 | |
| "Square One" | Coldplay | X&Y | 2005 | |
| "Strawberry Swing" | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | 2008 | |
| "Such a Rush" | Coldplay | Safety | 1998 | |
| "Sunrise" | Coldplay Davide Rossi | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "Swallowed in the Sea" | Coldplay | X&Y | 2005 | |
| "Talk" | Coldplay Ralf Hütter Karl Bartos Emil Schult | X&Y | 2005 | |
| "Things I Don't Understand" | Coldplay | B-side of "Speed of Sound" | 2005 | |
| "Til Kingdom Come" | Coldplay | X&Y | 2005 | |
| "Timbuktu" | Coldplay Caiphus Semenya Clarence Charles Michael Owuo Jr. | Global Citizen – EP 1 | 2018 | |
| "Trouble" | Coldplay | Parachutes | 2000 | |
| "Trouble in Town" | Coldplay | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "True Love" | Coldplay | Ghost Stories | 2014 | |
| "Twisted Logic" | Coldplay | X&Y | 2005 | |
| "" | Coldplay Brian Eno | Mylo Xyloto | 2011 | |
| "Up in Flames" | Coldplay Brian Eno | Mylo Xyloto | 2011 | |
| "Up with the Birds" | Coldplay Brian Eno Leonard Cohen | Mylo Xyloto | 2011 | |
| "Up&Up" | Coldplay Stargate | ' | 2015 | |
| "Us Against the World" | Coldplay Brian Eno | Mylo Xyloto | 2011 | |
| "Violet Hill" | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | 2008 | |
| "Viva la Vida" | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | 2008 | |
| "Voodoo" | Coldplay Tiwa Savage Wizkid Daniel Morales David Guetta Stargate | Global Citizen – EP 1 | 2018 | |
| "Warning Sign" | Coldplay | ' | 2002 | |
| "" | Coldplay Jon Hopkins | Moon Music | 2024 | |
| "We All Fall in Love Sometimes" | Elton John Bernie Taupin | Revamp | 2018 | |
| "We Can Work It Out" | John Lennon Paul McCartney | ' | 2015 | |
| "We Never Change" | Coldplay | Parachutes | 2000 | |
| "We Pray" | Coldplay Simbiatu Ajikawo Shawn Carter Elian Marjieh Max Martin Damini Ogulu Ilya Salmanzadeh Martina Stoessel | Moon Music | 2024 | |
| "We're a Team" | Coldplay James Howard | ' | 2013 | |
| "What If" | Coldplay | X&Y | 2005 | |
| "When I Need a Friend" | Coldplay | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "" | Coldplay | ' | 2002 | |
| "White Shadows" | Coldplay | X&Y | 2005 | |
| "Wish I Was Here" | Chris Martin | Wish I Was Here | 2014 | |
| "" | Coldplay | B-side of "Fix You" | 2005 | |
| "" | Coldplay | Everyday Life | 2019 | |
| "X Marks the Spot" | Coldplay Stargate | ' | 2015 | |
| "X&Y" | Coldplay | X&Y | 2005 | |
| "Yellow" | Coldplay | Parachutes | 2000 | |
| "Yes" | Coldplay | Viva la Vida or Death and All His Friends | 2008 | |
| "You Only Live Twice" | Leslie Bricusse John Barry | B-side of "Don't Panic" | 2001 |