What key is "Shirtsleeves" in?

"Shirtsleeves" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of D with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Shirtsleeves" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Shirtsleeves" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

How long does it take to learn "Shirtsleeves" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?

Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

I can taste salt (D)wa ter

and if I blink a gain, we’ll be (Bm)sink ing in.

So we’ll learn to swim in the (G)o ceans you made.

I’ll hold hate ya love you.

These and you’ll think ered of him.

make up.

I’ll ne ver trust you a gain.

And pret ty soon you’ll be (G)float ing a way.

And I’ll hold on to the (A)words you spoke of.

An chored down (Bm)in my throat, love.

And I’m cap tain of the (A)sink ing boat now.

With just one arm band to car ry me home.

When salt ed tears won’t (A)dry, I’ll (Bm)wipe my shirt sleeve

un der your eyes.

These hearts will be flood ed to night, I’ll (Bm)wipe my shirt sleeve

un der your eyes, your eyes, your eyes, your eyes, your (A)eyes, your eyes.

I still (CN.C.)taste salt (D)wa ter

on my lips from your kiss, bit ter (Bm)ness.

ing in.

And I’ll drown with in the the (G)o ceans you made.

And I hate to love you.

These cuffs are cov ered in your make up.

I’ll ne ver trust you a gain.

And pret ty soon You can (G)just be a friend.

And I’ll hold on to the (A)words you spoke of.

An chored down (Bm)in my throat, love.

And I’m cap tain of the (A)sink ing boat now.

With just one arm band to car ry me home.

When salt ed tears won’t (A)dry, I’ll (Bm)wipe my shirt sleeve

un der your eyes.

These hearts will be flood ed to night, I’ll (Bm)wipe my shirt sleeve

un der your eyes, your eyes, your eyes, your eyes, your (A)eyes, your eyes.

I still (CN.C.)taste salt your eyes, your lips, (D)your mouth your thighs, your back.

You drive me wild to (D)night.

The fact is I’m

I’m on the way home,

I’m on the way home.

I lied, I tried to (G)cry but I’m, I’m (D)drown ing in the o ceans (CN.C.)you made.

your eyes, your eyes, your eyes, your (A)eyes, your eyes.

Shirtsleeves by Ed Sheeran

1 person has learned this song

Easy piano arrangement in the key of D at 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “Shirtsleeves”

What key is "Shirtsleeves" in?: "Shirtsleeves" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of D with a tempo of 110 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Shirtsleeves" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Shirtsleeves" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
How long does it take to learn "Shirtsleeves" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Ed Sheeran can I play here?: Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.