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This — Visual Piano Sheet Music
About “This”
"This" in visual bar notation — see every note as a colored bar on the staff. Easier to read than traditional sheet music. Scrolls automatically as you play. Key of C, 75 BPM.
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Lyrics
(C)This
is
the start
of some thing (G)beau ti ful.
(C)This
is
the start
of some thing (G)new.
And (C)you
are
the one
that makes me (G)lose it all.
And (C)you
are
the start
of some thing (G)new.
Oh.
(G)And I’ll (Am)throw it all a way.
And watch (C)you fall
in to my (F)arms a (C)gain.
And I’ll (Am)throw it all a way.
And watch (C)you fall,
(G)now.
(C)You
are
the earth
that I will (G)stand up on.
And (C)You
are
the words
that I will (G)sing.
Oh.
(G)And I’ve (Am)thrown it all a way.
And watched (C)you fall
in to his (F)arms a (C)gain.
And I’ve (Am)thrown it all a way.
And watched (C)you fall,
(G)now.
Oh.
And take me back,
take me home.
Watch me fall
down to earth.
And take me back.
For
(C)this
is
the start
of some thing (G)beau ti ful.
(C)You
are
the start
of some thing (G)new.
Practice tip
Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.
Questions about this song (9)
- Why does "This" show as colored bars instead of notation?
- Bar Notation replaces traditional noteheads with colored horizontal bars on a simplified staff — each bar's vertical position is the pitch and its length is the duration. Much easier to read than classic sheet music while still showing the full arrangement of "This".
- What key is "This" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- This is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "This"?
- The arrangement plays at 75 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "This" 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 "This"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "This"?
- "This" 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 this real sheet music for "This"?
- It's a simplified visual notation using colored bars instead of traditional notes. Each bar's vertical position shows the pitch and its length shows duration — much easier to read for beginners while still showing the complete arrangement of "This".
- Can I see all the notes in "This"?
- Yes! The Bar Sheet shows every note in the arrangement as a colored bar. The sheet scrolls automatically during playback, or you can scroll manually to study any section. The song is in the key of C at 75 BPM.
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