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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 — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Grade 8" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 100 BPM.
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About “Grade 8”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Grade 8" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Grade 8" is in A.
- 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.
- Does "Grade 8" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Grade 8" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "Grade 8"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.