Save Myself

by Ed Sheeran
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Lyrics

(Bb)I gave all my (F)ox y gen to (Gm)peo ple that could breathe.

I (Bb)gave a way my (F)mon ey and now (Gm)we don’t e ven (Eb)speak.

I drove miles and miles, but would you (Gm)do the (F)same for (Eb)me?

Oh, (Bb)hon

est ly.

(F)Of fered you my shoul der just and for (Eb)you to cry up on.

’Cause (Bb)Gave you con stant (F)shel ter and a (Gm)bed to keep you (Eb)warm.

They gave me the heart (F)ache and in re (Gm)turn, I (F)gave a (Eb)song.

It goes (Bb)on ly scars and on.

(Eb)Life can get you down so I just numb the way it feels.

I’ll (Eb)drown it with a drink and out of date pre scrip tion pills.

And (Eb)all the ones that love me, they just (Gm)left me (F)on the (Eb)shelf,

no fare well.

So be fore I (Cm)save some one else,

I’ve got (Bb)to (Eb)save my (Bb)self.

I (F)gave you all my en er gy and I (Eb)took a way your pain.

’Cause (Bb)hu man be are (F)des tined to a (Gm)ra di ate or (Eb)drain.

What line do stand up (F)on, and ’cause from (Gm)here it (F)looks the (Eb)same.

It And (Bb)on ly scars re main.

(Eb)Life can get you down so I just numb the way it feels.

I’ll (Eb)drown it with a drink and out of date pre scrip tion pills.

And (Eb)all the ones that love me, they just (Gm)left me (F)on the (Eb)shelf,

no fare well.

So be fore I (Cm)save some one else,

I’ve got (Bb)to (Eb)save my (Bb)self.

I (Bb)self.

But if I (Gm)don’t,

then I’ll go (Eb)back

to where I’m res cu ing a stran ger just be cause they need ed sav ing, just like that.

Oh, I’m here a gain,

be tween the dev il and the dan ger, but I guess it’s just my na ture.

My dad was (Eb)wrong

’cause I’m not like my mum

’cause she’d just smile, and I’m com plain ing in a song.

But it helps.

So be fore I (Cm)save some one else,

I’ve got (Bb)to (Eb)save my (Bb)self.

(Bb)self.

And be fore I (Cm)blame some eone else,

I’ve got (Bb)to (Eb)save my (Bb)self.

And be fore I (Cm)love some one else,

I’ve got (Bb)to (Eb)love my self.

Save Myself — Visual Piano Sheet Music

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"Save Myself" 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 Bb, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “Save Myself”

Why does "Save Myself" 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 "Save Myself".
What key is "Save Myself" by Ed Sheeran played in?
Save Myself is arranged in the key of Bb on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Save Myself"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Save Myself" easy to play on piano?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "Save Myself"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Save Myself"?
"Save Myself" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Save Myself"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: Bb, Bbpow, C7, Cm, Eb, F, F#dim7, Gm.
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 "Save Myself"?
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 "Save Myself".
Can I see all the notes in "Save Myself"?
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 Bb at 80 BPM.