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Oh, I’m a mess right now,
in side out.
Search ing for a sweet sur ren der but (Ab5)this is not the end.
I can’t (F5)work it out, ing
how.
We’re Go ing through the mo tions,
(Ab5)go ing through us.
And (Ab)oh I’ve known it for the long est time, and all of my hopes, (Bb)will all of my own words are all o ver writ ten on the signs, but you’re on my road, walk ing me home, home, home, home, home.
See the flames in side my (Bb)eyes.
It burns so (Ab)bright I wan na feel your love.
No.
Eas y, ba by, may be I’m a (Bb)li ar.
But for to (Ab)night, I wan na fall in love.
Put your (Fm)faith in my
sto mach.
I messed it up this time,
late last night.
Drink ing to sup press de vo tion with (Ab5)fin gers in ter twined.
I can’t (F5)shake this feel ing
now.
We’re go ing through the mo tions,
(Ab5)hop ing you’d stop.
And (Ab)oh I’ve on ly caused you pain I know, but all of my words (Bb)will al ways be low.
words Of all, o ver all the love we spoke when you’re on my road, walk ing me home, home, home, home, home.
See the flames in side my (Bb)eyes.
It burns so (Ab)bright I wan na feel your love.
No.
Eas y, ba by, may be I’m a (Bb)li ar.
But for to (Ab)night, I wan na fall in love.
Put your (Fm)faith in my
sto mach.
I messed it up
And (C5)for (Eb5)how (Bb5)long, I love,
(Eb5)my (Bb5)lov er.
Now, now.
For (Eb5)how (Bb5)long, I love,
(Eb5)my (Bb5)lov (C5)er?
Now, now.
(C5)for (Eb5)how (Bb5)long, I love,
(Eb5)my (Bb5)lov er.
Now, now.
For (Eb5)how (Bb5)long, I love,
(Eb5)my (Bb5)lov (C5)er?
Now, now.
(Cm)For how (Bb)long, long I love,
my (Bb)lov er.
Now, now.
For how (Bb)long, long I love,
my (Bb)lov er.
Now, now.
(Cm)For how (Bb)long, long I love,
my (Bb)lov er.
Now, now.
For how (Bb)long, long I love,
my (Bb)lov er.
Now, now.
(C5)For (Eb5)how (Bb5)long, long I love,
(Eb5)my (Bb5)lov (C5)er.
Now, now.
For (Eb5)how (Bb5)long, long I love,
(Eb5)my (Bb5)lov (C5)er.
Now, now.
(CN.C.)For how long, I love,
my lov er.
Now, now.
For how long, long, I love,
my lov er.
I'm A Mess — Classic Piano Sheet Music
Read "I'm A Mess" by Ed Sheeran in classic piano notation — both hands, real chords + notes, in the published key of F. Engraved server-side from the publisher MusicXML; click any note to jump there as the score follows along at 140 BPM.
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
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About “I'm A Mess”
- Is this the same engraved sheet music a piano teacher would print for "I'm A Mess"?
- Yes — the score is rendered server-side from the publisher MusicXML using Verovio (the same engine RISM and OpenScore use). Standard piano notation, treble + bass staves, real chord symbols, key signature F. Print-quality and identical to what you'd see in a printed piano book.
- What key is "I'm A Mess" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- I'm A Mess is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "I'm A Mess"?
- The arrangement plays at 140 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "I'm A Mess" easy to play on piano?
- This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
- Can I download sheet music for "I'm A Mess"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "I'm A Mess"?
- "I'm A Mess" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What chords are used in "I'm A Mess"?
- This arrangement uses 11 chords: Ab, Abpow, Bb, Bbpow, C, Cm, Cpow, Eb, +3 more.
- 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 the same notation a piano teacher would hand me?
- Yes — "I'm A Mess" is rendered at engraver quality (the Verovio engine, the same toolkit RISM and OpenScore editions use) from the original publisher MusicXML. You get standard piano notation: treble + bass clefs, key signature F, time signature, beams, dynamics — everything a printed sheet music book would have. Great for piano students learning to read music properly.
- What's the difference between Sheet Music and the other modes here?
- Sheet Music is the "classic" view — the one your piano teacher uses. Other modes (Beginner, Fall Down, Simple Sheet, Lead Sheet) trade real notation for color-coded notes and falling shapes to help absolute beginners. Use Sheet Music once you're ready to read both hands at once from real notation.
- Can I practice from this view at my own pace?
- Yes — slow the tempo from 140 BPM down (or up) without changing the pitch. The score scrolls in time and the currently playing note is highlighted, so you can drill a tough bar at half speed and bump it up once it feels comfortable.
- Why can I click a note in the score?
- Every notehead is interactive. Click and the audio jumps to that moment so you can drill a specific phrase or bar instead of replaying from the top. The currently playing note is highlighted as the music advances so your eye never loses its place.
- Can I download the sheet music as a PDF?
- Yes — Sheet Music PDF is one of the download formats for this song. The engraved score prints page-perfect on A4 / Letter so you can practice from paper as well as on screen.
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