Afire Love

by Ed Sheeran

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Things were all good yes ter day and then the dev il took your mem o ry.

And if you fell to your death to day, I hope that heav en is your rest ing place.

I heard the doc tors put your chest in pain.

Stap But then that could have been the me di a cine.

friend.

Came There you are ly ing in the bed a gain.

Ei ther way, I’ll cry with the rest of them.

And my (Am)fa ther told me, son, it’s not his fault he does n’t know your face.

And you’re (Am)not the on ly one.

Al though my (C)grand ma used to say

he used to sing.

Darl ing, hold me in your (Bb)arms the way you did last night.

And we’ll lie in side, a lit tle while here, oh.

I could look in to your (Bb)eyes un til the sun comes up.

And we’re wrapped in light and life and love.

Put your o pen lips on (Bb)mine and slow ly let them shut, for they’re de signed to be to geth er, oh.

With your bod y next to (Bb)mine, our hearts will beat as one.

And we’re set a light.

We’re a fire love.

Things were all good yes ter day and then the dev il took your breath a way.

And now we’re left here with the pain, day, black suit, black tie, en stand ing in the rain.

And now my fam i ly is one a gain.

Stap led to geth er with the stran gers and a cine.

friend.

Came to my mind, I should paint it with a pen.

Six years old, I’ll I re mem ber when.

them.

And my (Am)fa ther told me, son, it’s not his fault he does n’t know your face.

And you’re (Am)not the on ly one.

Al though my (C)grand ma used to say

he used to sing.

Darl ing, hold me in your (Bb)arms the way you did last night.

And we’ll lie in side, a lit tle while here, oh.

I could look in to your (Bb)eyes un til the sun comes up.

And we’re wrapped in light and life and love.

Put your o pen lips on (Bb)mine and slow ly let them shut, for they’re de signed to be to geth er, oh.

With your bod y next to (Bb)mine, our hearts will beat as one.

And we’re set a light.

We’re a fire love.

We’re a fire (Ah, oo love.

hoo,

ah, oo hoo,

ah, oo hoo,

ah, oo hoo.)

And my fa ther and all of my fa mi ly rise from these seats to sing hal le lu jah.

And my mo - ther and all of my fa mi ly rise from these seats to sing hal le lu jah.

And my bro -

Ah, oo hoo,

ah, oo hoo,

ah, oo hoo,

ah, oo hoo,

ah, oo hoo,

ah, oo hoo.

Ah, oo hoo,

ah, oo hoo.

Ah, oo hoo,

Afire Love by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Afire Love by Ed Sheeran in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of G at 105 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

Tips for parents & teachers

  • Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
  • Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
  • Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Afire Love" good for a child learning piano?
Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Afire Love"?
Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?
No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?
Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
What other Ed Sheeran songs work for kids?
Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.