What key is "The Vow" in?

"The Vow" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of C with a tempo of 87 BPM. Difficulty: medium.

Is "The Vow" easy to play on piano?

This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.

Can I play "The Vow" 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 "The Vow" on piano?

2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.

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

When we (C)met,

we were (G)scared, we were lost, we were (A)young.

On the (G)edge, on the brink, on the (F)run.

But the (C)mo ment my eyes met your (G)gaze,

it’s like a door o pened up on that (C)day.

We made we (G)breath, we made we blood, we made we (A)life.

We lost Then we (G)friends and then we faith, we lost (F)stopped.

’Cause I (C)knew if I kissed you a (G)gain,

we would start some thing that nev er (F)ends.

I prom ised you (A)all of my days.

I’ll (F)swear it a gain and a (G)gain.

Words are just (C)words, but (G)I need you to (A)know

that be (G)yond to have and (F)hold,

that my (C)vow to you is to (F)love you and nev er let (G)go.

We’ve been through (C)hurt, but I (G)thank the bro ken (A)road

that led (G)me in to your (F)arms.

And my (C)vow to you is to (F)love you and nev er let (G)go.

Now we’re (G)go.

Oh.

It does n’t (A)mat ter if we make a (C)mess of it.

We’ll get through (G)an y thing.

Oh.

Now and for (A)ev er, I want the (G)rest of it, I want the rest of it.

Words are just words, but I need you to know

that be (A)yond to have and (F)hold,

that my (C)vow to you is to (G)love you and nev er let go.

We’ve been through (C)hurt,

but I (G)thank the bro ken (A)road

that led (G)me in to your (F)arms.

And my (C)vow to you is to (F)love you and nev er let (G)go.

Mm.

The Vow by Ed Sheeran

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 87 BPM. Difficulty: medium. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

About “The Vow”

What key is "The Vow" in?: "The Vow" by Ed Sheeran is in the key of C with a tempo of 87 BPM. Difficulty: medium.
Is "The Vow" easy to play on piano?: This arrangement is rated medium. It requires comfort with chord shapes and basic hand independence. Expect 1-2 weeks of regular practice for a confident performance.
Can I play "The Vow" 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 "The Vow" on piano?: 2–4 weeks of consistent practice (20–30 min/day) for an intermediate player. Drill the tricky passages in isolation first.
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.