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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial

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Watch "Life Goes On" 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 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 learn "Life Goes On" 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 "Life Goes On" with hands-separate practice in D at 80 BPM.
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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Life Goes On"?
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 "Life Goes On" one hand at a time before combining them.
What is falling notes style for "Life Goes On"?
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. "Life Goes On" is in the key of D at 80 BPM.