Is "Grade 8" 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 "Grade 8"?

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.

Super Simple Piano

Grade 8

· by Ed Sheeran

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Lyrics

My mind (Bb)is a war ri or,

my (D7)heart is a for eign er.

My eyes (Bb)are the col or of (Ebmaj7)red like a sun set.

I’ll nev er (Bb)keep it bot tled up and left to the (D7)hands of the co ro ner.

Be a true heart, (Bb)not a fol low er, we’re not (D7)done yet.

And I see it in your move (Bb)ments to night if we should ev er do this right.

I’m nev er gon na let (Bb)you down.

No, I’ll nev er let you down.

And I’m keep ing on the down (Bb)low and I’ll keep you a round so I’ll (D7)know that I’ll nev er let you (Bb)down.

I’ll nev er let you down.

You’re (Gm)strum ming on my heart strings like you (Bb)were a grade 8, (Ebmaj7)but I’ve nev er felt this way.

I’ll pick (D7)your feet up off of the ground (Bb)and nev er, ev er (Ebmaj7)let you down, (D7)now.

You’re (Gm)strum ming on my heart strings like you (Bb)were a grade 8, (Ebmaj7)but I nev er felt this way.

I’ll pick (D7)your feet up off of the ground (Bb)and nev er, ev er (Ebmaj7)let you down, (D7)now.

My eyes (Bb)are a riv er fil ler, this drink is a liv (D7)er kill er.

My chest (Bb)is a pil low for your (Ebmaj7)wear y head to lay to rest a gain.

Your bod y (Bb)is my ball point pen and your mind is my new (D7)best friend.

Your eyes (Bb)are the mir ror to (Ebmaj7)take me to the edge a gain, (D7)now.

(Gm)Hold my heart (Bb)to (Ebmaj7)stop me bleed ing (D7)now,

now, now, and I’ll nev er let you down.

(Gm)Hold my heart (Bb)to (Ebmaj7)stop me bleed ing (D7)now,

now, now, I’ll nev er let you down.

You’re (Gm)Hold my heart (Bb)to (Ebmaj7)stop me bleed ing (D7)now,

now, now, and I’ll nev er let you down.

(Gm)Hold my heart (Bb)to (Ebmaj7)stop me bleed ing (D7)now,

now, now, I’ll nev er let you down.

You’re (Gm)strum ming on my heart strings like you (Bb)were a grade 8, (Ebmaj7)but I’ve nev er felt this way.

I’ll pick (D7)your feet up off of the ground (Bb)and nev er, ev er (Ebmaj7)let you down.

(D7)You’re (Gm)strum ming on my heart strings like you (Bb)were a grade 8, (Ebmaj7)but I nev er felt this way.

I’ll pick (D7)your feet up off of the ground (Bb)and nev er, ev er (Ebmaj7)let you down.

Grade 8 by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Grade 8” 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 Eb 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 "Grade 8" 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 "Grade 8"?: 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.