Life Goes On

by Ed Sheeran
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Lyrics

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 — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Life Goes On" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of D, 80 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 “Life Goes On”

Why does "Life Goes On" show as colored bars instead of notation?
Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "Life Goes On".
What key is "Life Goes On" by Ed Sheeran played in?
Life Goes On is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Life Goes On"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Life Goes On" 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 "Life Goes On"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Life Goes On"?
"Life Goes On" 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.
Is this real sheet music for "Life Goes On"?
It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "Life Goes On".
Can I see all the notes in "Life Goes On"?
Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of D at 80 BPM.