What key is "Grade 8" in?

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

Is "Grade 8" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

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.

What chords are used in "Grade 8"?

This arrangement of "Grade 8" uses 5 chords: Am, C, E, E7, Fmaj7.

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

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

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 (C)is a war ri or,

my heart (E7)is a for eign er.

My eyes (C)are the col our of (Fmaj7)red like a sun (E7)set.

I’ll nev er (C)keep it bot tled up and left to the hands (E7)of the co ro ner.

Be a true heart (C)not a fol low er, we’re not done (E7)yet.

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

I’m nev er gon na let (C)you down.

No, I’ll nev er let you down.

And I’m keep ing on the down (C)low, and I’ll keep you a round so I’ll (E7)know that I’ll nev er let you (C)down,

I’ll nev er let you down.

You’re (Am)strum ming on my heart strings (C)like you were a grade 8, (Fmaj7)but I’ve nev er felt this way.

I’ll pick (E7)your feet up off of the (C)ground and nev er, ev er (Fmaj7)let you down, (E7)now.

You’re (Am)strum ming on my heart strings (C)like you were a grade 8, (Fmaj7)but I nev er felt this way.

I’ll pick (E7)your feet up off of the (C)ground and nev er, ev er (Fmaj7)let you down.

Grade 8 by Ed Sheeran

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of A at 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner. 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 A with a tempo of 100 BPM. Difficulty: beginner.
Is "Grade 8" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated beginner, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
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.
What chords are used in "Grade 8"?: This arrangement of "Grade 8" uses 5 chords: Am, C, E, E7, Fmaj7.
How long does it take to learn "Grade 8" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
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.