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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Afterglow" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Afterglow"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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 Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "Afterglow". Key of B, 112 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.