Other arrangements of Afterglow
Pick a learning view.
The Stop the clocks; it’s a maz ing.
The You should see the way the light danc es off your head.
A mil lion col ors of ha zel, gold en and red.
Sat ur day morn ing is fad ing.
The sun’s re flect ed by the cof fee in your hand.
My eyes are caught in your gaze all o ver a gain.
We were love drunk, wait ing on a mir a cle, tryin’ to find our selves in the (F#)win ter snow, so a lone in love like the world had dis ap peared.
Oh, I won’t be si lent and I won’t let go.
I will hold on tight er till the (F#)af ter glow.
And we’ll burn so bright till the dark ness soft ly clears.
Oh, I will (E)hold on to the af ter glow.
Oh, I will (E)hold on to the af ter glow.
Oh, I will (E)hold on to the af ter glow.
Afterglow — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Afterglow" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of B, 112 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “Afterglow”
- Why does "Afterglow" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Afterglow".
- What key is "Afterglow" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- Afterglow is arranged in the key of B on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Afterglow"?
- The arrangement plays at 112 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Afterglow" 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 "Afterglow"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Afterglow"?
- "Afterglow" 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.
- Is this real sheet music for "Afterglow"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Afterglow".
- Can I see all the notes in "Afterglow"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of B at 112 BPM.