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Pick a learning view.
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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners
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Learn "Shirtsleeves" 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, 110 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “Shirtsleeves”
- Can I play "Shirtsleeves" 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 "Shirtsleeves" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
- What key is "Shirtsleeves" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- Shirtsleeves 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 "Shirtsleeves"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Shirtsleeves" 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 "Shirtsleeves"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Shirtsleeves"?
- "Shirtsleeves" 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 "Shirtsleeves"?
- 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. "Shirtsleeves" is perfect for first-time players.
- Do I need to read music to play "Shirtsleeves"?
- No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Shirtsleeves" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.