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 — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Shirtsleeves" by Ed Sheeran in falling notes style — like Synthesia. Color-coded notes fall onto the keyboard in real time. Practice left hand, right hand, or both. 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 learn "Shirtsleeves" with falling notes like Synthesia?
- Yes — Falling Notes mode shows colored note shapes dropping onto a virtual keyboard, the same visual style as Synthesia or piano-tile games. Each note's column matches the piano key you press. Works for "Shirtsleeves" with hands-separate practice in D at 110 BPM.
- 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 I practice left and right hand separately for "Shirtsleeves"?
- Yes! Our Top Down mode lets you isolate the left hand (bass clef), right hand (treble clef), or play both together. This makes it easy to master "Shirtsleeves" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Shirtsleeves"?
- Falling notes (also known as Synthesia or piano waterfall) shows color-coded rectangles falling from the top of the screen onto a virtual keyboard. Each note's position matches the piano key you need to press. "Shirtsleeves" is in the key of D at 110 BPM.