I'm A Mess

by Ed Sheeran
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Lyrics

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,

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, 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

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 al ways be low.

words Of all,

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 (C5)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 (C5)er.

Now, now.

For (Eb5)how (Bb5)long, I love,

(Eb5)my (Bb5)lov (C5)er?

Now, now.

(Bb)For how long, long I love,

my lov er.

Now, now.

(Bb)For how long, long I love,

my lov er.

Now, now.

(Bb)For how long, long I love,

my lov er.

Now, now.

(Bb)For how long, long I love,

my 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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "I'm A Mess" 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 C, 140 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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About “I'm A Mess”

Can I learn "I'm A Mess" 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 "I'm A Mess" with hands-separate practice in C at 140 BPM.
What key is "I'm A Mess" by Ed Sheeran played in?
I'm A Mess is arranged in the key of C 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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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 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 "I'm A Mess"?
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 "I'm A Mess" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "I'm A Mess"?
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. "I'm A Mess" is in the key of C at 140 BPM.