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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"Castle On The Hill" 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 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Castle On The Hill"?
- 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 "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 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 "Castle On The Hill". Key of C, 120 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.