Castle On The Hill

by Ed Sheeran

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When I was six (D)years (G)old I broke my leg,

and I was run (D)ning (G)from my broth er and (Bm7)his friends,

and tast (D)ed the (G)sweet per fume of the moun tain grass I rolled down.

I was young (D)er (G)then.

Take me back to (Asus)when

(Asus)I

found my heart and broke it (A)here, made friends and lost them through (G6)drink the years.

And (Bm7)I’ve not seen the roar ing (A)fields in so long.

I know I’ve grown,

but (G6/9)I can’t wait to go home.

(D)I’m on (D)my (G)way,

(Bm7)driv ing at (A)nine ty (A)down those coun (D)try (G)lanes,

(Bm7)sing ing to “Ti ny Danc (A)er,” and (D)I miss (D)the way you make

me feel, and it’s (A)real, when (D)we watched (D)the (G)sun set (Bm7)o ver the (A7)cas tle on (A)the hill.

Fif teen (D)years (G)old and smok ing hand rolled cig a rettes,

run ning from (D)the law through the back fields and get ting drunk with (Asus)my friends.

Had my (D)first (G)kiss on Fri day night; I don’t (Asus)reck on that I did (Asus)it (D5)right, but I was young (D)er (G)then.

Take me back to (Asus)when we (Asus)found tle on (A)the hill, hee (D)hoo,

o ver the cas tle on (A)the hill, hee (D)hoo,

(Bm7)o ver the (A7)cas tle on (A)the hill.

One friend left to sew clothes, and one works down by the coast; one had two kids but lives a lone;

one’s broth er o ver dosed;

one’s al read (A)y on his sec ond wife;

one’s just bare ly get ting by.

But these peo ple raised me and I,

ooh, can’t wait to go home.

And (D)I’m on (A6)my (Gmaj7)way.

(Bm7)I still re mem ber these old coun (Dmaj7)try (Gmaj7)lanes

when (Bm7)we did not (A7sus)know the an swers.

And (D)I miss (D)the way you make

me feel, and it’s (A)real when (D)we watched (D)the (G)sun set (Bm7)o ver the (A7)cas tle on (A)the hill, hee (D)hoo,

o ver the cas tle on (A)the hill, hee (D)hoo,

(Bm7)o ver the (A7)cas tle on (A)the hill.

Castle On The Hill by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Castle On The Hill” 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 D at 132 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Castle On The Hill" 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 "Castle On The Hill"?
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.