Dive

by Ed Sheeran
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Well, may be I (E)came on too strong.

May be I (C#m7)wait ed too long.

May be I (E)played my cards wrong, oh, just a lit tle bit wrong; ba by, (C#m7)I

a (B)pol o gize for it.

I could fall, or I could fly here in your ae ro plane.

And I could live, I could die (A)hang ing on the words you say.

And I’ve been known to give my all, and jump ing in hard er than (B)ten thou sand rocks on the lake.

So don’t call me (E)ba by

un less you (C#m7)mean it.

And don’t (B)tell me you (E)need me

if you don’t be (C#m7)lieve it.

So (A)let me know the (B)truth be (C#m7)fore I (B9)dive right in to you.

You’re a mys ter y;

I have trav elled the world, and there’s (C#m7)no oth er girl like (A)you, no one.

What’s your (E)his to ry?

(What’s your his to ry?) Do you have a ten den cy to lead some (C#m7)peo ple on?

’Cause I (A)heard you do.

Mm.

I could fall, or I could fly here in your ae ro plane.

And I could live, I could die (A)hang ing on the words you say.

And I’ve been known to give my all, and lie a wake ev ’ry day.

(B)Don’t know how much I can take.

So don’t call me (E)ba by

un less you (C#m7)mean it.

And don’t (B)tell me you (E)need me

if you don’t be (C#m7)lieve it.

So (A)Let me know the (B)truth be (C#m7)fore I (B9)dive right in to you.

You’re a mys ter y;

I have trav elled the world, and there’s (C#m7)no oth er girl like (A)you, no one.

What’s your (E)his to ry?

(What’s your his to ry?) Do you have a ten den cy to lead some (C#m7)peo ple on?

’Cause I (A)heard you do.

Mm.

I could fall, or I could fly here in your ae ro plane.

And I could live, I could die (A)hang ing on the words you say.

And I’ve been known to give my all, and sit ting back look ing at (B)ev er y much I can take.

So don’t call me mess that I’ve made.

So don’t call me (B)truth be (C#m7)fore I (B9)dive right in to you, be (C#m7)fore I (B9)dive right in to you, and be (C#m7)fore I (B)dive right in to you.

Dive — Simple Sheet Music

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"Dive" 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 E, 134 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Dive

How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "Dive"?
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 "Dive" by Ed Sheeran played in?
Dive is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Dive"?
The arrangement plays at 134 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Dive" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Dive"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Dive"?
"Dive" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Dive"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, B, B9, C, C#m7, E, G#m.
What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?
Try "Sing", "SING", "YOU NEED ME I DON'T NEED YOU". 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 "Dive". Key of E, 134 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.

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