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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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music
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"Grade 8" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of A, 100 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 “Grade 8”
- Why does "Grade 8" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Grade 8".
- What key is "Grade 8" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- Grade 8 is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Grade 8"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Grade 8" 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 "Grade 8"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Grade 8"?
- "Grade 8" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "Grade 8"?
- This arrangement uses 5 chords: Am, C, E, E7, Fmaj7.
- 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 this real sheet music for "Grade 8"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Grade 8".
- Can I see all the notes in "Grade 8"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of A at 100 BPM.