Don't

by Ed Sheeran

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(CN.C.)Ah, la ah la la.

(Db)Ah, la ah (Eb)la la.

I (Cm)met this girl ly want late last her.

year.

drink She said (Db)don’t you wor ry if I (Eb)dis ap pear.

fore, I told her (Fm)I’m not real ly look ing for an (Cm)oth er mis take.

Now I called an (Eb)old my friend and think ing that the trou ble would wait.

Sing But then I (Cm)jump right in a ver week la ter re turned.

fea I reck on (Db)she was on ly look ing for a (Eb)lov er to burn.

ei But I (Cm)gave her my time for two or three ey nights.

Then I (Db)put it on pause un til the (Eb)mo ment was right.

I went a (Cm)way shows for nev er months what un a til (Eb)But our paths we’ll crossed to a gain.

and just fig ure She told me (Cm)I was nev er look ing for a friend.

on the May be you can (Eb)swing on by my room a round miss ten.

it Ba by bring the (Cm)le mon and a bot tle of that gin We’ll be in be tween the (Eb)sheets till the late a.

was m.

fused Ba by if you want ed (Cm)me then you should ’ve just I’m said.

She’s sing ing: (Eb)Ah, la ah la with la.

(Fm)love.

That (Cm)heart is so (Db)cold.

All (Eb)o ver my (Fm)home.

I don’t wan na (Cm)know that babe.

(Eb)Ah, la ah la with la.

(Fm)love.

I (Cm)told her she (Db)knows.

Take (Eb)aim and re (Fm)load.

I don’t wan na (Cm)know that babe.

(Eb)Ah, la ah la la.

a cou ple (Cm)weeks I on ly want to last her.

We drink a way (Db)days with take a way I (Eb)piz za.

Be fore, a text mes (Fm)sage not was the on ly way to (Cm)reach er her.

take.

Now she’s stay ing (Eb)at my place and loves the way I treat ble her.

wait.

Sing in’ out A (Cm)re tha all o ver the track ter like a fea I ture.

And (Db)nev er wants to sleep, I guess that (Eb)I don’t want to ei ther.

I (Cm)gave But me and her we make mon ey the same way.

(Db)Four it cit ies, un two the (Eb)planes ment the same day.

went a (Cm)Those shows have nev er been what it’s a bout.

(Eb)But may be we’ll go to geth er and just fig ure it out.

I’d (Cm)ra ther put on film with you and sit on the couch.

But we should (Eb)get on a plane or we’ll be miss ing it now.

Wish I’d have (Cm)writ ten it out, bot the way that things played be out when she was (Eb)kiss ing him how I was con fused Ba a bout.

Now she should (Cm)me fi gure it out while I’m sat here sing ing’: (Eb)Ah, la Don’t **** with my (Fm)love.

That (Cm)heart is so (Db)cold.

All (Eb)o ver my (Fm)home.

I don’t wan na (Cm)know that babe.

(Eb)Ah, la Don’t **** with my (Fm)love.

I (Cm)told her she (Db)knows.

Take (Eb)aim and re (Fm)load.

I don’t wan na (Cm)know that babe.

(Eb)Ah, la ah la For a cou ple (Db)Ah, la ah (Eb)la la.

(Eb)Ah, la ah la with la.

(Fm)love.

That (Cm)heart is so (Db)cold.

All (Eb)o ver my (Fm)home.

I don’t wan na (Cm)know that babe.

(Eb)Ah, la ah la with la.

(Fm)love.

I (Cm)told her, she (Db)knows.

Take (Eb)aim and re (Fm)load.

I don’t wan na (Cm)know that babe.

(CN.C.)Ah, la ah la la.

Don't by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Don't 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 Bb at 95 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.
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Frequently asked questions

Is "Don't" 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 "Don't"?
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.