Little Things

by Ed Sheeran

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Your hand you’ve fits er in loved mine like it’s made crin kles just for me.

when you But (Cmaj7)bear You’ve this in mind it was your sto mach or meant your to be.

And I’m (Em7)join ing up the dots back with the (D)freck les on your cheeks.

And it (Cmaj7)all makes (D)sense to me.

I hand you’ve fits er in loved mine like it’s made crin kles just for me.

when you But (Cmaj7)bear You’ve this in mind it was your sto mach or meant your to be.

And The (Em7)join ing up the dots back with the (D)bot tom on your spine.

But I’ll (Cmaj7)love them (D)end less ly.

I won’t let these lit tle things slip out of my mouth.

But if I do

it’s you,

oh, it’s you they add up (D)to.

I’m in love with you

and all these lit tle things.

(G)You can’t go er to bed the with out a of cup of voice tea.

on And may be that’s er the rea son that you talk know how in your much sleep.

you weigh.

And all (Em7)You those con ver sa squeeze tions are the se (D)to crets that I keep.

Though it (Cmaj7)makes no (D)sense to me.

I (G)You can’t go er to bed the with out a of cup of voice tea.

on And may be that’s er the rea son that you talk know how in your much sleep.

you weigh.

And all (Em7)You still have to sa squeeze tions in the se (D)to your that jeans.

keep.

But it (Cmaj7)you’re per (D)fect to me.

I and all these lit tle things.

You’ll nev er love your self half as much as I love you.

And you’ll nev er treat your self right, darl (G)ing, but I want you to.

If I let you know

I’m (G)here

for (D)you,

may be you’ll love your self like (G)I

love (D)you, oh.

And I’ve just let these lit tle things

slip out

of my mouth.

’Cause it’s you,

oh, it’s you,

it’s you they add up (D)to.

And I’m in love with you

and all these lit tle things.

I won’t let these lit tle things slip out

of my mouth.

But if it’s true

it’s you,

it’s you they add up (D)to.

I’m in love with you

and all your lit tle things.

Little Things by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Little Things” 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 110 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 "Little Things" 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 "Little Things"?
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.