The City

by Ed Sheeran

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This ci ty nev er sleeps.

I hear the peo ple walk by when it’s to late.

(Em7)Si rens bleed through my win dow sill, I can’t close (C)my eyes.

(Em7)Don’t con trol what I’m (D)in to.

This is tow er is a (D)live.

the lights that blind keep me a me com wake.

pan y when I need it.

(Em7)Hood up and lace un tied,

sleep I don’t fills think I’m my gon na mind.

make it (Em7)Can’t con trol what I’m (D)in to.

Lon don calls me a stran ger,

a trav el er.

This is now my home,

my home.

Hoo!

(Em)Oh,

I’m burn ing on the (G)back street.

(Em)Oh,

stuck here sit ting in the (G)back seat.

(Em)Oh,

I’m (C)blaz ing on the (Gmaj7)street.

(CN.C.)What I do is n’t up to you.

If the cit y nev er sleeps, then that makes two.

The pave ment is my friend,

I it will take me where by I need to go.

(Em7)I find it trips me up dow sill, I and puts (C)me down.

(Em7)This is not what I’m (D)used to.

And the shop a cross the (D)road

ful fils my needs and gives a me com wake.

pan y when I need it.

(Em7)Voic es speak through my walls,

sleep I don’t fills think I’m my gon na mind.

make it (Em7)past to mor row.

I’m (D)in to.

Lon don calls me a stran ger,

a trav el er.

This is now my home,

my home.

Hoo!

(Em)Oh,

I’m burn ing on the (G)back street.

(Em)Oh,

stuck here sit ting in the (G)back seat.

(Em)Oh,

I’m (C)blaz ing on the (Gmaj7)street.

(CN.C.)What I do is n’t up to you.

If the cit y nev er sleeps, then that makes two.

And my lungs hurt

and my ears bled.

With the sound of the cit y life e choed in my head.

Do I need this

to keep me a live?

The (C)traf fic stops and starts, but I (D)need (CN.C.)to move a long.

Lon don calls me a stran ger.

This is now

my home,

home.

Hoo!

The City by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “The City” 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 105 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 "The City" 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 City"?
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.