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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Life Goes On" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. 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”

Can I play "Life Goes On" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Life Goes On" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Life Goes On"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Life Goes On" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Life Goes On"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Life Goes On" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.