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Intermediate bass guitar sheet music for "Afire Love" by Ed Sheeran, in F major at about 97 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Bass Guitar Sheet Music for "Afire Love" by Ed Sheeran

Preview of the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement for “Afire Love” by Ed Sheeran.

Afire Love
Bass Guitar Sheet Music

Bass clefMid-staff range

The bass guitar part reads from bass clef, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrepop · acoustic pop · folk pop
Moodmelancholic · reflective · hopeful
Signatureacoustic pop ballad with a warm, intimate feel
F major
Key
97
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Dm
B♭
Dmin/5
Gm7
C
Cmaj/3
F
Fsus2
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-chorusChorusVersePre-chorusChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
fingerpicked and strummed, providing the harmonic and rhythmic backbone
vocals
male lead, clear and expressive, delivered with a gentle, intimate timbre
electric bass
warm, melodic, and supportive, often playing a round, syncopated line
strings
lush, layered pads and melodic lines that swell in the choruses
drums
soft, brush‑like snare and light kick, keeping a gentle pulse
piano
subtle, adding harmonic color and occasional melodic fills
Album & artist
ALBUM

× (2014)

The second studio album from Sheeran, it reached number one in 15 countries and topped both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. Singles like 'Thinking Out Loud' and 'Sing' showed him moving comfortably between soul-influenced ballads and uptempo pop.

All of ×
Artist

Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter born in Halifax and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, who started writing songs as a child. His music draws from pop, folk, R&B, and hip-hop, often built around acoustic guitar and layered vocal loops. He writes and performs solo, handling much of his own material, and has become one of the best-selling artists of his generation.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Afire Love" in?

"Afire Love" by Ed Sheeran is in F major.

What is the tempo of "Afire Love"?

"Afire Love" plays at around 97 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Afire Love"?

The core progression is Dm, B♭, Dmin/5, Gm7, C, and Cmaj/3, built around the F major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Afire Love"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, piano, strings, and vocals.

Can I get "Afire Love" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. This is the intermediate bass guitar sheet music arrangement of "Afire Love" by Ed Sheeran, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Afire Love" bass guitar sheet music easy to play?

"Afire Love" bass guitar sheet music comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 97 BPM in F major with 13 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Afire Love" bass guitar sheet music?

Yes. The beginner bass guitar sheet music for "Afire Love" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Afire Love" on?

"Afire Love" appears on × (2014).

How does Songscription turn a song into sheet music?

Give it a recording, a YouTube link or an audio file, and its AI transcribes that performance into notation for the instrument and level you choose.

Can I get sheet music for a live or cover version?

Yes. The score is generated from whatever recording you pick, so a live take, a remix, or a cover each match that exact performance.

What instruments and formats are available?

Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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Yes. You get a downloadable PDF, plus in-app playback and the option to transpose or adjust the arrangement before you print.

How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

Is this transcription licensed?

Yes. We have licensed this track from its publisher, so we are permitted to transcribe it and provide the sheet music to you.

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