18

by Ed Sheeran
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Lyrics

I’ve got a heart

and I’ve got a soul.

Be lieve me, I

will use them both.

We made a start,

be it a false one, I know.

Ba by, I don’t want

to feel a lone.

So (E)kiss me where I (D)lay down, my (E)hands pressed to your (D)cheeks.

A (E)long way from the (D)play ground.

I have loved you since we were eight een.

Long be fore we both thought the same thing.

To be loved and to be in love.

All I can do is say that these arms were made for hold (E)ing you, oh.

I want to love like you made (F#m)me feel

when we were eight een.

(CN.C.)We took a chance,

God knows we tried.

Yet all a long, I knew we’d be fine.

So pour me a drink, oh love,

let’s split the night wide o pen and we’ll see ev ’ry thing we can, live and love in slow (A)mo tion, mo tion, mo tion.

So we were eight een.

When we were eight een.

Oh, Lord,

when we were eight een.

(A)Kiss me where I (D)lay down, my (A)hands pressed to your (D)cheeks.

A (E)long way from the (D)play ground.

I have loved you since we were eight een.

Long be fore we both thought the same thing.

To be loved and to be in love.

And all I can do is say that these arms were made for hold (E)ing you, oh.

I want to love like you made (F#m)me feel

when we were eight een.

I want to love like you made (F#m)me feel

when we were eight een.

I want to love like you made (F#m)me feel

when (CN.C.)we were eight een.

18 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "18" by Ed Sheeran in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. Key of A, 124 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “18”

Can I learn "18" with falling notes like Synthesia?
Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "18" with hands-separate practice in A at 124 BPM.
What key is "18" by Ed Sheeran played in?
18 is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "18"?
The arrangement plays at 124 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "18" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "18"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "18"?
"18" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?
Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can I practice left and right hand separately for "18"?
Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "18" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "18"?
Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "18" is in the key of A at 124 BPM.