This

by Ed Sheeran
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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.

This — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "This" 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 C, 75 BPM.

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

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About “This”

Can I play "This" 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 "This" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "This"?
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. "This" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "This"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "This" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.