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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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Castle On The Hill" by Ed Sheeran: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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.
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About “Castle On The Hill”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Castle On The Hill" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Castle On The Hill" by Ed Sheeran. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Castle On The Hill" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Castle On The Hill" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.