Other arrangements of Shirtsleeves
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 — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along
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Free karaoke for "Shirtsleeves" by Ed Sheeran: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. 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”
- 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.
- Is there a karaoke version of "Shirtsleeves" with lyrics?
- Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Shirtsleeves" by Ed Sheeran. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
- Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
- It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
- Can I change the key of "Shirtsleeves" to match my voice or capo?
- Yes. The original is in D, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
- Can I slow "Shirtsleeves" down to learn the words and chords?
- Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.