Drunk

by Ed Sheeran

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I wan na be drunk when I wake up, on the right fiz zle side the of tom of a the wrong bed and nev er an ex cuse I made up.

Tell should you the truth, I it did tween what did n’t kill me, nev it nev er made me strong er at all.

There Love will scar er your ple make up.

who Lips the sticks er to a me, clip so now I may be lean (Em)back there, I’m sat here wish ing I was so ber.

be fore.

I know I’ll nev er hold you like

I used to.

But a (Em)house gets cold when you cut the heat ing.

(G)With out you to hold, things I’ll be freez ing.

You Can’t re ly on my heart to beat gan in ing, (G)’cause you take parts of it ev ’ry eve ning.

(Em)Take words out of my mouth just nev from breath ing.

Re (G)place with phras you es like sound “When you leav ing me?” Should I?

Should I?

May be I’ll get (Em)drunk

a (G)gain.

I’ll be (Em)drunk

a (G)gain,

I’ll be (Em)drunk

a (G)gain to feel a lit tle (C)love.

I wan na hold your heart in both hands, not watch it fiz zle at the bot tom of a Coke can.

And I got no plans ex for the week end, so should we speak then?

Keep it be tween friends, though I know you’ll nev er love me like you used er to.

all.

There may be oth er peo ple like us who see the flick er of a me, clip per when they light be up.

(Em)Flames just cre ate us, but burns don’t was heal like be fore.

And you don’t hold me an y more.

I used to.

But On (Em)cold days cold plays out like the band’s name.

(G)I know I can’t heal things with a hand shake.

You know I can change, my as I be gan say ing, (G)You cut me wide o pen like ’ry land scape.

(Em)O pen bot tles of beer, but nev er cham pagne, Re (G)to ap plaud you with the sound that my hands make.

me?” Should I?

Should I?

May be I’ll get (Em)drunk

a (G)gain.

I’ll be (Em)drunk

a (G)gain,

I’ll be (Em)drunk

a (G)gain to feel a lit tle (C)love.

All by my self,

I’m here a gain.

All by my self, you know I’ll nev er change.

All by my self,

all by my self.

I’m just drunk

a (G)gain.

I’ll be (Em)drunk

a (G)gain,

I’ll be (Em)drunk

a (G)gain to feel a lit tle (C)love.

Drunk by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Drunk 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 100 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.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Drunk" 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 "Drunk"?
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.