Castle On The Hill

by Ed Sheeran
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Lyrics

When I was six years (F)old I broke my leg, rolled cig ar ettes,

I was run ning (F)from my broth er and his (Am)ting friends,

(G7sus)with my (C)friends.

and tast ed the (F)sweet per fume of the (Am)moun I tain grass I (Gsus)rolled I down.

it right, but I was young er (F)then.

Take me back to (Gsus)when we I

found my (Gsus)heart and broke it (C)here, made friends and (F)lost them through drink the (Am)years.

And I’ve not (Gsus)seen the roar ing (C)fields in so long.

(F)I know I’ve grown,

but I can’t (Gsus)wait to go home.

(C)I’m on my (F)way,

(Am)driv ing at (G)nine ty down (C)those coun try (F)lanes,

(Am)sing ing to (G)“Ti ny Danc er,” and (C)I miss the (F)way you make

me feel, and it’s real, when (C)we watched the (F)sun set

(Am)o ver the (G)cas tle on the hill.

When I Fif teen years (F)old and smok ing hand rolled cig ar ettes,

run ning from the (F)law through back fields and get (Am)ting drunk

(G7sus)with my (C)friends.

Had my first the (F)kiss on Fri day the (Am)night; I don’t reck on (Gsus)rolled I down.

it right, but I was young er (F)then.

Take me back to (Gsus)when we found

week end (Gsus)jobs.

When we got (C)paid we’d buy cheap (F)spir its and drink them (Am)straight.

Me and my (Gsus)friends have not thrown (C)up in so long: (F)oh, how we’ve grown,

but I can’t (Gsus)wait to go home.

(C)I’m on my (F)way,

(Am)driv ing at (G)nine ty down (C)those coun try (F)lanes,

(Am)sing ing to (G)“Ti ny Danc er,” and (C)I miss the (F)way you make

me feel, and it’s real, when (C)we watched the (F)sun set

(Am)o ver the (G)cas tle on the hill.

Hee hoo,

(Am)o ver the (G)cas tle on the hill,

hee hoo,

(Am)o ver the (G)cas tle on the hill.

One friend (F)left to sell clothes,

and one works (G)down by the coast; one had two (F)kids but lives a lone;

one’s (G)broth er o ver dosed;

one’s al (F)read y on his sec ond wife;

one’s just (G)bare ly get ting by.

But these peo ple (F)raised me and I

can’t wait to go home.

And (C)I’m on my (F)way,

(Am7)I still re (G)mem ber these (C)old coun try (F)lanes

when (Am7)we did not (G)know the an swers.

And (C)I miss the (F)way you make

me feel, and it’s real, when (C)we watched the (F)sun set

(Am)o ver the (G)cas tle on the hill.

Hee hoo,

(Am)o ver the (G)cas tle on the hill,

hee hoo,

(Am)o ver the (G)cas tle on the hill.

Castle On The Hill — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Castle On The Hill" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of C, 120 BPM.

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

About “Castle On The Hill”

Can I play "Castle On The Hill" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Castle On The Hill" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Castle On The Hill" by Ed Sheeran played in?
Castle On The Hill is arranged in the key of C 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 120 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 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 a complete beginner play "Castle On The Hill"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Castle On The Hill" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Castle On The Hill"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Castle On The Hill" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.