The A Team

by Ed Sheeran

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Lyrics

White lips, pale face, breath ing in stay snow (Em)flakes.

Burnt lungs, sour (G)taste.

Light’s gone, day’s end.

Strug gl ing to pay (Em)rent.

Long nights, strange (G)men.

And (Am7)they say she’s in the Class (Cmaj9)A team.

Stuck in her (G)day dream.

Been this way since (D)eight een, but late ly her (Am7)face seems slow ly sink ing, (Cmaj9)wast ing, crum bling like (G)pas tries.

And they scream: the (D)worst things in life come free to us, ’cause we’re (Em)just un der the (Cmaj7)up per hand (G)and go mad for a cou ple grams.

And she don’t (Cmaj7)wan na go out (G)side to night.

And in a (Em)pipe she flies to the (Cmaj7)Moth er land.

(G)Or sells love to an oth er man.

It’s too (Cmaj7)cold out (G)side for (D)an gels to (Em)fly.

For an gels to (Em)fly.

Ripped gloves, rain coat, tried to swim, stay a (Em)float.

Dry house, wet (G)clothes.

Loose change, bank notes.

Wea ry eyed, to dry (Em)throat.

Call girl, no (G)phone.

And (Am7)they say she’s in the Class (Cmaj9)A team.

Stuck in her (G)day dream.

Been this way since (D)eight een, but late ly her (Am7)face seems slow ly sink ing, (Cmaj9)wast ing, crum bling like (G)pas tries.

And they scream: the (D)worst things in life come free to us, and we’re (Em)all un der the (Cmaj7)up per hand (G)and go mad for a cou ple grams.

And we don’t (Cmaj7)wan na go out (G)side to night.

And in a (Em)pipe we fly to the (Cmaj7)Moth er land.

(G)Or sell love to an oth er man.

It’s too (Cmaj7)cold out (G)side for (D)an gels to (Em)fly.

For an gels to (Em)fly.

(Am7)fly.

That an gel will (Cmaj7)die cov ered in white.

Closed eyes, an’ (G)hop in’ for a bet ter life

(Am7)this time.

We’ll fade out to night straight down the line.

(Gmaj7)Ooh.

(C)Ooh.

(Gmaj7)Ooh.

And (Em)fly.

An gels to (Em)fly,

to fly,

fly.

For an gels to (Em)fly, to (Cmaj9)fly, to fly.

(D)An gels to (G)die.

The A Team by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The A Team” 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 120 BPM, a comfortable easy-level arrangement perfect for first-time learners.

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 "The A Team" 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 "The A Team"?
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.