In Other Words

by Ed Sheeran

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Give me your eyes bring ing in the morn ing.

Give me sun rise.

Give me your smile, all your hid den cor ners.

I’m Give me sur prise.

Give me (G)all your flaws and all your quirks, how you (E)braid your hair and tie your shirts.

Give me (G)how you laugh, how locks you hurt when you do.

Give me (G)how you eat as and how you run.

Give me (E)what you hate and how you love.

and Give me (G)what you hide a way and think is un cool.

But Give me all your fears, give me all your dreams.

Give me all you’re scared to lose.

Give me all your fu ture, give me all your blues.

In oth er words, give me all of you.

(D)All the stars in the moon lit sky

(C)could n’t match what you are to me.

Give me your hand.

Give me your for ev er.

Give me a chance.

Give me now and then, give me prom is es.

Give me, β€œThere’s noth ing to prove.”

Give me all your wins, give me all you lose.

In oth er words, give me all of you.

Give me all your days till our days are through.

In oth er words, give me all of you.

In oth er words, give me all of you.

In Other Words by Ed Sheeran β€” Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows β€œIn Other Words” by Ed Sheeran in our color-coded kid songbook view β€” 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 84 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement β€” 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 β€” kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
  • Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement sits in a comfortable key of G and at 84 BPM gives you just enough time to think β€” but not so much that you can fake your way through sloppy transitions. Your left hand will cycle through familiar chord shapes, but pay close attention to any shifts that move you away from the G–C–Em–D neighborhood, because those are the moments where hesitation creeps in and your timing falls apart. Start hands-separate: get your right-hand melody secure first, especially where it syncopates against the beat β€” Ed Sheeran's phrasing likes to land just ahead of or behind where you'd expect, and rushing those moments flattens the emotion. Once both hands feel steady alone, combine them at around 60 BPM and only bump the tempo up when transitions feel automatic, not just survivable. Use the sustain pedal lightly to connect chord changes, lifting cleanly on each new harmony so nothing muddies. The biggest stumbling point will be maintaining a relaxed, even rhythm in your left hand while your right hand floats freely β€” loop any four-bar section where that falls apart until it doesn't. This is a great piece for training your hands to operate independently, which is a skill that pays off in everything you play next.

Frequently asked questions

Is "In Other Words" good for a child learning piano?
Yes β€” 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 "In Other Words"?
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 β€” 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 β€” 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.