The A Team

by Ed Sheeran
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Lyrics

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.

we

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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "The A Team" by Ed Sheeran: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of 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”

Can I sing "The A Team" karaoke-style with the lyrics on screen?
Yes — Karaoke mode puts the lyrics of "The A Team" on screen a line at a time and lights up each word in time, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word and the chord shown just above. The piano backing plays underneath in A, and you can transpose it to fit your voice.
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.
Is there a karaoke version of "The A Team" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "The A Team" by Ed Sheeran. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "The A Team" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "The A Team" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.

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