Underdog

by Ed Sheeran

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She was walk ing in the (C)street, looked up and (Ab)no ticed he was name less, he was home less.

She asked him his name and told him what hers was.

He gave her a sto ry ’bout life, with a glint in his (C)eye and a cor ner of a (Ab)smile.

One con ver sa tion, a sim ple mo ment.

The things that change us, if we no tice, when we look up some times.

(C)I would nev er make it, but I was (Bb)built to break the mold.

The on ly (C)dream that I’ve been chas ing is my own.

So I sing a song for the (C)hus tlers trad ing at the (Ab)bus stop, sin gle (Bb)moth ers wait ing on a (Eb)check to come, young (C)teach ers, stu dent (Ab)doc tors, sons on the (Bb)front line know ing they don’t (Eb)get to run.

This goes out to the (Ab)un der dog: Keep on keep ing at (Eb)what you love, and you’ll (C)find that some day, (Ab)soon e nough, you will (Bb)rise up, rise up, yeah.

She’s rid ing in a (C)tax i back to the (Ab)kitch en, talk ing to the (Bb)driv er ’bout his wife and his chil dren.

On the run from a coun try where they put you in pris on for be ing a wom an and speak ing your mind.

And she looked in his Ev ’ry bod y rise up.

You’re gon na (C)rise up.

Must sing a song for the (C)(Hus hus tlers tlers.

wait ing at the (Ab)bus stop, (Bb)moth ers wait ing on a (Eb)check to come, young (C)teach ers, stu dent (Ab)doc tors, sons on the (Bb)front line know ing they don’t (Eb)get to run.) This goes out to the (Ab)un der dog: Keep on keep ing at (Eb)what you love, and you’ll (C)find that some day, (Ab)soon e nough, you will (Bb)rise up, rise up, yeah.

Underdog by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Underdog 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 Ab at 180 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 "Underdog" 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 "Underdog"?
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.