Sapphire

by Ed Sheeran

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Lyrics

You’re glow

ing.

You col our and frac ture the light.

You can’t help but shine.

And I know

that

you car ry the world on your back, but look at you to night.

The (D)lights, your face, your (B)eyes, ex plod ing like (D)fire works in the (G)sky.

(Sap phire.) (D)Touch ing on your bod y while you’re push ing on me.

Don’t you end the par ty, I could do this all week.

We’ll be danc ing till the morn ing, go to bed, we won’t sleep.

Cha m cha m cha m ke si ta re war (Sap phire.) (D)Touch ing on your bod y while you’re push ing on me.

(B)Don’t you end the par ty, I could do this all week.

We’ll be (D)danc ing till the morn ing, go to bed, we won’t sleep.

(B)Cha m cha m cha m ke si ta re war gi.

Look what we found.

Kar ma reached out in to our hearts and pulled us to our feet now.

You know the truth is, we could dis ap pear an y where, as long as I got you there.

When the sun dies till the day shines, when I’m with you there’s not e nough time.

You are my spring flow’r.

Watch ing you bloom, wow.

We are sur round ed, but I can on ly see the (B)Cha m cha m cha m ke si ta re war (Sap phire.)

You’re glow

ing.

You’re glow

ing.

You (G)col our and frac ture the light.

Look at you to night.

(Sap phire.) (D)Pal kan ut ha ve te ha ne re ghat de Un g la’ ch paa ke tu dha nak phir di.

Ki ve Rab ne do nai na ut te nee lam ja de Cha m cha m cha m ke si ta re war (Sap phire.) (D)Touch ing on your bod y while you’re push ing on me.

(B)Don’t you end the par ty, I could do this all week.

We’ll be (D)danc ing till the morn ing, go to bed, we won’t sleep.

(B)Cha m cha m cha m ke si ta re war (Sap phire.) (D)Touch ing on your bod y while you’re push ing on me.

(B)Don’t you end the par ty, I could do this all week.

We’ll be (D)danc ing till the morn ing, go to bed, we won’t sleep.

(B)Cha m cha m cha m ke si ta re war (Sap phire.)

Sapphire by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Sapphire 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 D at 96 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.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement sits in the key of D at a moderate 96 BPM, which gives you just enough breathing room to focus on smooth chord transitions in your left hand — expect shapes built around D, A, Bm, and G that move in familiar pop progressions but demand clean voice leading to sound polished. Your right hand carries a melodic line with some gentle syncopation, so pay attention to where phrases land slightly ahead of or behind the beat; tapping the rhythm on your knee before adding pitch really helps internalize that feel. I'd suggest learning hands separately first, getting the left-hand chord pattern almost automatic before layering the melody on top. The trickiest spots will likely be transitions where both hands shift position at the same time — slow those bars down to half tempo and loop them until the movement feels natural, not rushed. Use a light sustain pedal to connect chords without muddying the melody. This is a great piece for building your confidence with syncopated pop phrasing over steady harmonic rhythm, a skill that transfers to dozens of songs in this style.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Sapphire" 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 "Sapphire"?
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.