Other arrangements of Underdog
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She was walk ing in the (C)street, looked up and (Ab)no ticed he was name less, he was home less.
She asked him his name and told him what hers was.
He gave her a sto ry ’bout life, with a glint in his (C)eye and a cor ner of a (Ab)smile.
One con ver sa tion, a sim ple mo ment.
The things that change us, if we no tice, when we look up some times.
(C)I would nev er make it, but I was (Bb)built to break the mold.
The on ly (C)dream that I’ve been chas ing is my own.
So I sing a song for the (C)hus tlers trad ing at the (Ab)bus stop, sin gle (Bb)moth ers wait ing on a (Eb)check to come, young (C)teach ers, stu dent (Ab)doc tors, sons on the (Bb)front line know ing they don’t (Eb)get to run.
This goes out to the (Ab)un der dog: Keep on keep ing at (Eb)what you love, and you’ll (C)find that some day, (Ab)soon e nough, you will (Bb)rise up, rise up, yeah.
She’s rid ing in a (C)tax i back to the (Ab)kitch en, talk ing to the (Bb)driv er ’bout his wife and his chil dren.
On the run from a coun try where they put you in pris on for be ing a wom an and speak ing your mind.
And she looked in his Ev ’ry bod y rise up.
You’re gon na (C)rise up.
Must sing a song for the (C)(Hus tlers wait ing at the (Ab)bus stop, (Bb)moth ers wait ing on a (Eb)check to come, young (C)teach ers, stu dent (Ab)doc tors, sons on the (Bb)front line know ing they don’t (Eb)get to run.) This goes out to the (Ab)un der dog: Keep on keep ing at (Eb)what you love, and you’ll (C)find that some day, (Ab)soon e nough, you will (Bb)rise up, rise up, yeah.
Underdog — Falling Notes Piano Tutorial
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Watch "Underdog" 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 Ab, 180 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 “Underdog”
- Can I learn "Underdog" 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 "Underdog" with hands-separate practice in Ab at 180 BPM.
- What key is "Underdog" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- Underdog is arranged in the key of Ab on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Underdog"?
- The arrangement plays at 180 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Underdog" 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 "Underdog"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Underdog"?
- "Underdog" 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 "Underdog"?
- 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 "Underdog" one hand at a time before combining them.
- What is falling notes style for "Underdog"?
- 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. "Underdog" is in the key of Ab at 180 BPM.