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White lips pale face, breath ing in snow flakes.
Burnt lungs, (D)sour taste.
Light’s gone, day’s end.
Strug gl ing to pay rent.
Long nights, (D)strange men.
And they say she’s in the Class A team.
Stuck in her day dream.
Been this way since (E)eight een, but late ly her (Bm7)face seems slow ly sink ing, wast ing, crum bl ing like pas tries.
And they scream.
The worst things in life come free to us.
’Cause we’re (F#m)just un der the (Dmaj7)up per hand
and go mad for a cou ple grams.
And she don’t wan na go out side to night.
And in a (F#m)pipe she flies to the (Dmaj7)Moth er land.
Or sells love to an oth er man.
It’s too cold out side
for an gels to fly.
For an gels to fly.
Ripped gloves, rain coat, tried to swim, stay float.
Dry house, (D)wet clothes.
Loose change, bank notes.
Wear y eyed, dry throat.
Call girl, (D)no phone.
And they say she’s in the Class A team.
Stuck in her day dream.
Been this way since (E)eight een, but late ly her (Bm7)face seems slow ly sink ing, wast ing, crum bl ing like pas tries.
And they scream.
The worst
And (F#m)all
and go mad for a cou ple grams.
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to night.
And in a we fly
Or sells love to an oth er man.
It’s too cold out side
for an gels to fly.
For an gels to fly.
An an gel will (Dmaj9)die
cov ered in white.
Closed eyes, an’ (A)hop in’ for a bet ter life.
This time
will fade out to night.
Straight down the line.
(F#m7)(Ooh.
(Amaj7)Ooh.
(F#m7)Ooh.
(Amaj7)Ooh.)
And they
An gels to fly,
to fly,
fly.
For an gels to fly,
to fly,
to fly.
(Esus4)An gels to die.
The A Team — Piano Accompaniment (Falling Notes)
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Free piano accompaniment for "The A Team" by Ed Sheeran in falling-notes (Synthesia) style. Watch the chord notes fall as you sing or play your instrument over the backing. Adjustable key + tempo. Original key A, 86 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (A) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
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About “The A Team”
- Why does the accompaniment for "The A Team" show falling notes?
- Falling Notes makes each chord visual — colored notes drop onto the keyboard so you can FEEL the rhythm of the backing before each entry. Singers find it easier to lock in with the piano's groove when they see the chord notes land instead of just hearing them.
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The A Team" by Ed Sheeran in?
- The backing track is in A at 86 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The A Team" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The A Team"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The A Team", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The A Team" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The A Team"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The A Team"?
- "The A Team" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Ed Sheeran are available?
- Other accompaniments by Ed Sheeran: "Afire Love", "All Of The Stars", "Bloodstream". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
- Can I use "The A Team" as a backing track for singing?
- Yes — this is the piano accompaniment for The A Team by Ed Sheeran, with the chord notes falling visually so you can see exactly when each chord lands. Original key is A; transpose live to fit your voice.
- How is this different from the bar-sheet accompaniment?
- Same audio backing — different visualization. Falling notes show each chord note dropping in real time (like Synthesia), which makes the chord rhythm easier to feel. Use whichever view helps you stay on the beat.
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