Other arrangements of Castle On The Hill
Pick a learning view.
When I was six years old, I broke my leg
and I was run ning from my broth er and his friends.
And tast ed the sweet per fume of the moun tain grass I (A)rolled down.
I was young er then.
Take me back to when
I
found my heart and broke it here, made friends and lost them through the years.
And I’ve not seen the roar ing fields in so long, I know I’ve grown,
but I can’t wait to go home.
(D)I’m on my way,
(Bm7)driv ing at (A)nine ty down (D)those coun try lanes,
(Bm7)sing ing to ‘Ti ny Danc er’, and (D)I miss the way you make
me feel and it’s real, when (D)we watched the sun set
(Bm7)o ver the cas tle on the hill.
Castle On The Hill — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Castle On The Hill" 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 D, 130 BPM.
Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.
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About “Castle On The Hill”
- Can I learn "Castle On The Hill" 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 "Castle On The Hill" with hands-separate practice in D at 130 BPM.
- What key is "Castle On The Hill" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- Castle On The Hill is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Castle On The Hill"?
- The arrangement plays at 130 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Castle On The Hill" 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 "Castle On The Hill"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Castle On The Hill"?
- "Castle On The Hill" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Castle On The Hill"?
- This arrangement uses 4 chords: A, Bm7, D, G. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
- 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 "Castle On The Hill"?
- 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 "Castle On The Hill" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Castle On The Hill"?
- 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. "Castle On The Hill" is in the key of D at 130 BPM.