Life Goes On

by Ed Sheeran
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It (D)hit like a train.

I (A)ran out of words, I got (D)noth ing to say.

(A)Ev ’ry thing hurts and I know (D)love leads to pain.

But (A)mem or ies serve our like (D)sweet est re frain.

(A)Mmm.

The (F#)waves came tum bl ing down.

As you (A)float a way,

I’m reach ing for you.

To tell me how,

how my (G)life goes on with you gone?

I sup pose

I’ll (G)sink like a stone if you leave me now.

Oh, the (G)storms will roll, eas y (B)come, hard go.

Then (A)life goes (D)on.

Would (D)on.

Yeah,

life goes on.

Yeah.

I (F#)watched the sun set ting down,

I am (A)so a fraid.

I need you now, to tell me how, (D)on.

Eas y (B)come, hard go.

Then (A)life goes (D)on.

Life Goes On by Ed Sheeran

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Life Goes On

What key is "Life Goes On" in?
"Life Goes On" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of D with a tempo of 80 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "Life Goes On" easy to play on piano?
This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "Life Goes On" without reading sheet music?
Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Life Goes On" on piano?
2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?
Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

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