The A Team

by Ed Sheeran
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Lyrics

White lips pale face, breath ing in snow (E)a flakes.

Burnt lungs, (D)sour taste.

Light’s gone, day’s end.

Strug gl ing to pay rent.

Long nights, (D)strange men.

And they say she’s in the Class A team.

Stuck in her day dream.

Been this way since (E)eight een, but late ly her (Bm7)face seems slow ly sink ing, wast ing, crum bl ing like pas tries.

And they scream: The worst things in life come free to us, ’cause we’re (F#m)just un der the (Dmaj7)up per hand

and go mad for a cou ple grams.

And she don’t wan na go out side to night.

And in a (F#m)pipe she flies to the (Dmaj7)Moth er land.

Or sells love to an oth er man.

It’s too cold out side

for an gels to fly.

For an gels to fly.

Ripped gloves, rain coat, tried to swim, stay (E)a float.

Dry house, (D)wet clothes.

Loose change, bank notes.

Wear y eyed, dry pay throat.

Call girl, (D)no phone.

And they say she’s in the Class A team.

Stuck in her day dream.

Been this way since (E)eight een, but late ly her (Bm7)face seems slow ly sink ing, wast ing, crum bl ing like pas tries.

And they scream: The worst things in life come free to us, and we’re (F#m)all un der the (Dmaj7)up per hand

and go mad for a cou ple grams.

And we don’t wan na go out side to night.

And in a (F#m)pipe we fly to the (Dmaj7)Moth er land.

Or sells love to an oth er man.

It’s too cold out side

for an gels to fly.

For an gels to fly.

That an gel will (Dmaj9)die

cov ered in white.

Closed eyes, an’ (A)hop in’ for a bet ter life

this time.

We’ll fade out to night straight down the line.

(F#m7)(Ooh.

(Amaj7)Ooh.

(F#m7)Ooh.

(Amaj7)Ooh.)

And they

An gels to fly,

to fly,

fly.

For an gels to fly,

to fly,

to fly.

(E)An gels to die.

The A Team — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "The A Team" 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 A, 86 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “The A Team

Can I play "The A Team" 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 "The A Team" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "The A Team" by Ed Sheeran played in?
The A Team is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "The A Team"?
The arrangement plays at 86 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "The A Team" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "The A Team"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "The A Team"?
"The A Team" 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 "The A Team"?
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. "The A Team" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "The A Team"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "The A Team" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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