What key is "Grade 8" in?

"Grade 8" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "Grade 8" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "Grade 8" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Grade 8" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?

Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

My mind (Bb)is a war ri or,

my (D7)heart is a for eign er.

My eyes (Bb)are the col or of (Ebmaj7)red like a sun set.

I’ll nev er (Bb)keep it bot tled up and left to the (D7)hands of the co ro ner.

Be a true heart, (Bb)not a fol low er, we’re not (D7)done yet.

And I see it in your move (Bb)ments to night if we should ev er do this right.

I’m nev er gon na let (Bb)you down.

No, I’ll nev er let you down.

And I’m keep ing on the down (Bb)low and I’ll keep you a round so I’ll (D7)know that I’ll nev er let you (Bb)down.

I’ll nev er let you down.

You’re (Gm)strum ming on my heart strings like you (Bb)were a grade 8, (Ebmaj7)but I’ve nev er felt this way.

I’ll pick (D7)your feet up off of the ground (Bb)and nev er, ev er (Ebmaj7)let you down, (D7)now.

You’re (Gm)strum ming on my heart strings like you (Bb)were a grade 8, (Ebmaj7)but I nev er felt this way.

I’ll pick (D7)your feet up off of the ground (Bb)and nev er, ev er (Ebmaj7)let you down, (D7)now.

My eyes (Bb)are a riv er fil ler, this drink is a liv (D7)er kill er.

My chest (Bb)is a pil low for your (Ebmaj7)wear y head to lay to rest a gain.

Your bod y (Bb)is my ball point pen and your mind is my new (D7)best friend.

Your eyes (Bb)are the mir ror to (Ebmaj7)take me to the edge a gain, (D7)now.

(Gm)Hold my heart (Bb)to (Ebmaj7)stop me bleed ing (D7)now,

now, now, and I’ll nev er let you down.

(Gm)Hold my heart (Bb)to (Ebmaj7)stop me bleed ing (D7)now,

now, now, I’ll nev er let you down.

You’re (Gm)Hold my heart (Bb)to (Ebmaj7)stop me bleed ing (D7)now,

now, now, and I’ll nev er let you down.

(Gm)Hold my heart (Bb)to (Ebmaj7)stop me bleed ing (D7)now,

now, now, I’ll nev er let you down.

You’re (Gm)strum ming on my heart strings like you (Bb)were a grade 8, (Ebmaj7)but I’ve nev er felt this way.

I’ll pick (D7)your feet up off of the ground (Bb)and nev er, ev er (Ebmaj7)let you down.

(D7)You’re (Gm)strum ming on my heart strings like you (Bb)were a grade 8, (Ebmaj7)but I nev er felt this way.

I’ll pick (D7)your feet up off of the ground (Bb)and nev er, ev er (Ebmaj7)let you down.

Grade 8 by Ed Sheeran

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of Eb at 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Grade 8”

What key is "Grade 8" in?: "Grade 8" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of Eb with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Grade 8" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Grade 8" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Grade 8" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?: Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.