Don't

by Ed Sheeran
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Lyrics

I (Em)met this girl (Bm)late last year.

She said (C)don’t you wor ry if I (D)dis ap pear.

I told her I’m not real ly look ing for an oth er mis take.

I called an old friend think ing that the trou ble would wait.

But then I (Em)jump right in a week (Bm)la ter re turned.

I reck on (C)she was on ly look ing for a (D)lov er to burn.

But I (Em)gave her my time for (Bm)two or three nights.

Then I (C)put it on pause un til the (D)mo ment was right.

I went a (Em)way for (Bm)months un (C)til our paths crossed a (D)gain.

She told me (Em)I was nev er look ing for a (Bm)friend.

May be you can (C)swing by my room a round (D)ten.

Ba by bring the (Em)lem on and a bot tle of (Bm)gin.

We’ll be in be tween the (C)sheets till the late a.

(D)m.

Ba by if you want ed (Em)me then you should ’ve just said.

She’s sing ing: (C)Ah, la ah (D)la la.

That (Bm)heart is so (C)cold.

All (D)o ver my (Em)home.

I don’t wan na (Bm)know that babe.

(C)Ah, la ah (D)la la.

I (Bm)told her she (C)knows.

Take (D)aim and re (Em)load.

I don’t wan na (Bm)know that babe.

(CN.C.)Ah, la ah la la.

Don't — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Don't" 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 E, 96 BPM.

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

About “Don't”

Can I learn "Don't" 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 "Don't" with hands-separate practice in E at 96 BPM.
What key is "Don't" by Ed Sheeran played in?
Don't 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 "Don't"?
The arrangement plays at 96 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Don't" 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 "Don't"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Don't"?
"Don't" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Don't"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: B, Bm, C, D, Em.
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 "Don't"?
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 "Don't" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Don't"?
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. "Don't" is in the key of E at 96 BPM.