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Parallel Line — Visual Piano Sheet Music
About “Parallel Line”
"Parallel Line" 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 C, 84 BPM.
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Lyrics
You said “I (C)love you” to (F)me,
and I don’t (Am)know what that (G)means.
So, I (C)froze on my (F)feet.
Peo ple use it (G)so care less ly.
It And I (C)could n’t be (F)lieve
that you would (G)dive in so deep.
Then And you (C)said per fect (F)ly
ev ’ry (Am)thing I’ve been (G)feel ing a bout (F)you.
It’s (C)time to (G)break the (Am)chains that (F)held me (C)back from (G)you.
So, come on and take a (Am)lit tle bit (C)of (F)my
(C)heart to (G)night.
No, I (Am)lit er al ly (C)don’t (F)mind.
Just (C)please don’t mis (G)place it.
Take a (Am)lit tle bit (C)of (F)my
(C)heart to (G)night.
No, (C)ba by, (C)be (F)mine now, (C)ba by, be (G)mine now.
(C)May be (C)it’s (F)time we put our (C)hearts in a (G)par al lel line.
Well, I was (C)nev er the (F)type
to put it (Am)all on the (G)line,
but I’m (C)chang ing my (F)mind Peo ple since you (G)o pened my eyes.
It And I (C)way that the (F)light
that picked you (G)out of that night.
Then And you (C)right by my (F)side,
put a (Am)soul in my (G)bod y and bout (F)now it’s (C)time to (G)close the (Am)space be (F)tween the (C)two of (G)us.
So, come on and take a (Am)lit tle bit (C)of (F)my
(C)heart to (G)night.
No, I (Am)lit er al ly (C)don’t (F)mind.
Just (C)please don’t mis (G)place it.
Take a (Am)lit tle bit (C)of (F)my
(C)heart to (G)night.
No, (C)ba by, (C)be (F)mine now, (C)ba by, be (G)mine now.
(C)May be (C)it’s (F)time we put our (C)hearts in a (G)par al lel line.
Well, I was (C)hearts in a (G)par al lel line.
(Am)(Ooh,
(C)ooh.
(Am)Ooh,
(G)ooh.
Oh, ba by, it’s time.
(Am)Ooh.
(Am)Ooh.)
Take a (Am)lit tle bit of (F)my
(C)heart to (G)night.
No, I (Am)lit er al ly don’t (F)mind.
Just (C)please don’t mis (G)place it.
And take a (Am)lit tle bit of (F)my
(C)heart to (G)night.
No, (C)ba by, (C)be (F)mine now, (C)ba by, be (G)mine now.
Take a (C)hearts in a (G)par al lel line,
and put our (Am)hearts in a (G)par al lel line,
and put our (Am)hearts in a (G)par al lel line.
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (9)
- Why does "Parallel Line" 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 "Parallel Line".
- What key is "Parallel Line" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- Parallel Line 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 "Parallel Line"?
- The arrangement plays at 84 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Parallel Line" 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 "Parallel Line"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Parallel Line"?
- "Parallel Line" 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 "Parallel Line"?
- 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 "Parallel Line".
- Can I see all the notes in "Parallel Line"?
- 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 C at 84 BPM.
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