Army

by Ellie Goulding
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Lyrics

I know that I’ve been messed up, You nev er let me give up, All the nights and the fights and the blood and the (E)break ups, You’re al ways there to call up.

I’m a pain, I’m a child, I’m a fraid.

But (G#m7)yeah, you un der stand, Yeah, like no one can.

I (F#)know that we don’t look like much, But no one fucks it up like us.

(B)Six teen, and you nev er e ven judged me.

Mat ter of fact, al ways thought you were too cool (E)for me.

Sit ting there in the ca ra van, all the nights we’ve been drunk on the floor.

But (G#m7)yeah, you un der stand, Yeah, like no one can.

We (F#)both know what they say a bout us, But they don’t stand a chance be cause When I’m with you,

when I’m with you

I’m stand ing with an ar my, I’m stand ing with an ar my.

When I’m with you,

When I’m with you

I’m stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my.

(B)Dark times, you can al ways find the bright side.

I’m ter a mazed by the things that you would sa (E)cri fice just to be there the for ra me, how you cringe when you sing out of tune.

But (G#m7)yeah, it’s ev ’ry thing So, don’t change a thing.

We (F#)both know what they say a bout us, But they don’t stand a chance be cause When I’m with you,

when I’m with you

I’m stand ing with an ar my, I’m stand ing with an ar my.

When I’m with you,

When I’m with you

I’m stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my.

(B)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my, (Emaj9)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my, (G#m7)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my,

I’m stand ing with an ar my.

(B)(Ah)

(Ah)

(G#m11)Yeah, you un der stand, Yeah, like no one can.

We (F#11)both know what they say a bout us…

When I’m with you,

When I’m with you

I’m stand ing with an ar my, I’m stand ing with an ar my.

When I’m with you,

When I’m with you

I’m stand ing with an ar my, They don’t have a chance

ei ther.

(B)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my, (Emaj9)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my, (G#m7)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an… Stand ing here with you.

(B)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my, (Emaj9)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an ar my, (G#m7)Stand ing with an ar my, Stand ing with an… Stand ing here with you.

Stand ing with an… When I’m with you.

Stand ing with an ar my.

Army — Classic Piano Sheet Music

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Read "Army" by Ellie Goulding in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of B. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 87 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Army”

Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "Army"?
Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature B. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
What key is "Army" by Ellie Goulding played in?
Army 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 "Army"?
The arrangement plays at 87 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Army" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
Can I download sheet music for "Army"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Army"?
"Army" was originally performed by Ellie Goulding. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Army"?
This arrangement uses 9 chords: B, E, Emaj, Emaj7, Emaj9, F#, F#dom, G#m7, +1 more.
What other songs by Ellie Goulding can I play here?
Try "Still Falling For You", "Love Me Like You Do", "LOVE ME LIKE YOU DO". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is this the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
Yes — "Army" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature B, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
Yes — slow the tempo from 87 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
Why can I click a note in the score?
Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.