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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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Grade 8" 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 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”
- Can I learn "Grade 8" 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 "Grade 8" with hands-separate practice in A at 100 BPM.
- 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.
- Can I practice left and right hand separately for "Grade 8"?
- 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 "Grade 8" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Grade 8"?
- 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. "Grade 8" is in the key of A at 100 BPM.