Ed Sheeran - Eyes Closed (Piano and Strings Version) [Live featuring Aaron Dessner]

Watch the official Eyes Closed video: • Ed Sheeran - Eyes Clos...
Listen to Eyes Closed Piano Version: es.lnk.to/ECPiano
New album 'Subtract', out now: es.lnk.to/subtract
Listen to Eyes Closed: es.lnk.to/EyesClosed
Produced by @MahoganySessions / mahogany
Directed by Justin Theodore / justin_steadicam
Filmed at The Historic Dockyard Chatham, UK
thedockyard.co.uk/
Piano - Aaron Dessner
String Section - Rob Moose, Llinos Richards, Emma Parker, Nicola Hicks, Elodie Chousner-Howelles, Leni Stewart
Subscribe to Ed's channel: bit.ly/SubscribeToEdSheeran
Follow Ed on...
Instagram: / teddysphotos
TikTok: / edsheeran
Facebook: / edsheeranmusic
Twitter: / edsheeran
Discord: / discord
Official Website: edsheeran.com
--
Lyrics:
I know it’s a bad idea
But how can I help myself
Been inside for most this year
And I thought a few drinks they might help
It’s been a while my dear
Dealing with the cards life dealt
I’m still holding back these tears
While my friends are somewhere else
I pictured this year a little bit different when it hit February
I step in the bar, it hit me so hard
Oh how can it be this heavy?
Every song reminds me you’re gone
And I feel the lump form in my throat
‘Coz I’m here alone
Just dancing with my eyes closed
‘Coz everywhere I look I still see you
Time is moving so slow
And I don’t know what else that I can do
So I’ll keep dancing with my eyes closed
So I’ll keep dancing with my
Delusion is here again
And I think you’ll come home soon
A word brings me right back in
Then it’s only me that’s in this room
I guess I could just pretend
The colours are more than blue
But I lost more than my friend
I can’t help but missing you
I pictured this month a little bit different no one is ever ready
And when it unfolds you get in a hole
Oh how can it be this heavy?
Everything changes, nothing’s the same
Except the truth is now you’re gone
And life just goes on
So I’m dancing with my eyes closed
‘Coz everywhere I look I still see you
Time is moving so slow
And I don’t know what else that I can do
So I’ll keep dancing with my eyes closed
So I’ll keep dancing with my eyes closed
Oh I’ll keep dancing with my
They’re shutting the bar
They’re cleaning the floor
And everyone is already home
But I’m on my own
Still dancing with my eyes closed
‘Coz everywhere I look I still see you
Time is moving so slow
And I don’t know what else that I can do
So I’ll keep dancing with my eyes closed
Oh I’ll keep dancing with my eyes closed
Oh I’ll keep dancing with my

[@chillmelody234]

I'm leaving this comment here so that whenever someone likes it, I will listen to this song again

[@philipnatale3357]

Your welcome ❤

[@scresaxz]

Keep coming back

[@joaocma8411]

Just lost my dad yesterday. Unexpected, painful. The funeral will be in a few hours. Have to be the bigger man now, take his role and take care of the house and my little sister. Just the 2 of us now. This song will help to deal with the grieving process and will forever be meant to my father as it is to all your loved ones who passed. It’s a beautiful thing how a stranger’s work can help us cheat reality for a few minutes and then, in a way, bring us some peace. Thank you dad, for the honourable and genuinely good hearted man you were all your life. Thank you for everything. You will be missed. Love you ❤️

[@talonwanderscheid]

i hope you are doing well

[@HiiijsjshIqpei]

Sending you love

[@Serpanterra_Uk]

Sorry for your loss thoughts with you and your family

[@jaquelineebel7290]

Mein herzliches Beileid! Es muss schwer sein erst die Mutter und dann auch den Vater zu verlieren. Denk bitte daran, du MUSST niemand sein, außer dir selbst! Du und deine Schwester seid nicht allein. Nehmt jede Unterstützung an, die ihr braucht

[@Empress711]

🙏✨🦋✨🙏

[@xohannahbananaa]

The original is so good but this version made me want to cry 😭 So incredible

[@EdSheeranofficial672]

That's cool, thank you for the comments I'm in love ❤️ Where are you watching me from?

[@irinaanastasiabiltes9660]

Where is the ❤ button...oh, Eddy, you've got it!!❤⭐😍

[@diweshjoshi5493]

'Everything changes, nothing's the same Except the truth is now you're gone And life just go on.' EDDDDDDD!!!

[@daydreamer054]

Ed + his guitar = MAGIC! 💖

[@user-fz7gm6qu4l]

Und ich werde immer wieder den Song hören und mit geschlossenen Augen tanzen! Alles Gute wünsche ich dir und deiner Familie!❤

[@ashleythornton6433]

Love this version. This song perfectly describes grief. Lost my husband a year ago.

[@xzactformula]

Words cannot describe how excited I am for this album. Every significant heartbreak, success, loss and fear he's gone through over the past few years poured into Subtract, I can only imagine the hearts he will connect with through this act of vulnerable authenticity. Thanks for being real with us, Ed. Can't wait for Subtract to drop ❤

[@rasmusbernack2754]

Well not quite true. He replaced it with songs he wrote last year, cause he thought it didnt "show the real now" of him. So the "original" subtract will come out sometime later he said

[@kevinkarachoo]

imagine a whole piano and strings album version. ♥

[@carlaagustina3445]

This man is able to transform pain into this piece of Art. He is unique . Can’t stop listening to it

[@nojracoll4336]

You know a person is truly talented when the acoustic version is even better than the one recorded in a studio! ❤

[@Hepseefootprintleadsusho-dm8iq]

Thanks h n Ed click like n share 0:38

[@Mystic_0987]

Ed Sheeran + guitar 🎸 +piano 🎹= heaven

[@user-gm4po1ti1f]

Ed Sheeran + 🎸 + 🎹 + 🎻🎻🎻= heaven

[@irinaanastasiabiltes9660]

Yeah!!!😍

[@leetownsend]

Ed just keeps coming back every couple of years and reminding us why he's as successful as he is. He gets a lot of hate because he's played a lot, but he's worked so bloody hard to get to that point. His level of professionalism and songwriting and performing ability is streets ahead of most of the other acts in the charts. Bravo, Ed! Just stunning work.

[@rosenamoreland302]

He’s ok if you like bland boring commercial chart music!! I don’t think there is anything new or exciting about his music at all. He has been quoted as saying he wants to sell as many records as possible so he churns out crap pop songs to achieve that!! Try listening to Paolo Nutini who is streets ahead in songwriting ability, vocals and live performances!!

[@TheRetroReboot]

hi

[@linelllang-mx6nz]

How does a man I have never met explain my emotions? Describes my feelings in the order I felt them. Holds my Heart in his hands. Does he realize how many look to him for Hope? His Positive Message to Overcome is not lost on me. This New rendition of "Our" Ed's song is just so Sweet. Could melt the Coldest of Hearts. Love every New Facet of Ed uncovered. ❤❤❤

[@karinapistorio9194]

The juxtaposition between the pain in your voice and the beautiful strings/piano has me in tears thinking of my parents and grandma🥺❤️‍🩹

[@markjudemaata]

This is raw and heavenly talented. Proud of you always Ed. Eyes closed is one of the best!!! 🙌💛

[@luckshaykalra]

NEVER BEEN SO EARLYYYYYYY

[@TheRetroReboot]

ur second comment, ur very early

[@thechurchladytm2683]

The fact that he sounds just as good if not better singing live speaks volumes. A true artist .❤❤❤

[@emmath5226]

I feel Aaron is the talented unlce who supports guidance for our lost Tay and Ed, I love this so much

[@luigipiobarone9007]

The old Ed. 🤩 The best Ed !! 😢❤️✨

[@nohayfronteras]

I’m getting emotional 😩

[@RyLuckyOfficial]

This song and “Clover Cage - The Road to Awakening” are the two songs that helped get rid of my depression. I just want to send love to everyone and I want everyone to know things will get better. We are in this together..I love you 💝

[@Unknown78906]

Ed's Voice is really out of the world ❤

[@kaceyrussell651]

I lost my bonus dad AKA father-in-law 11 days ago. Today would have been his 65th birthday. When this song release was announced I knew it would give me all the feels (it came out the day before the funeral). This version is so beautiful and really struck a chord with me. Thank you for sharing your experience with us through your incredible music.

[@valerieoneil8775]

I loved this striped down version. It really brought his feelings out and I felt a big lump in my throat and in my heart and I cried like a baby. Ed, you are wonderful you can believe that! Thanks to all that helped make this even more wonderful and beautiful!!💙💛 x

[@gjeizon1235]

This era is somthing different i swear

[@chrisharris9904]

the nuance at 2:42 is utterly amazing

[@ForeverSweetx3]

So nice that Ed comes out with different versions of this song - MV, lyrics, piano, live performance.

[@DeLion_1612]

Love listening to artists singing their songs live. It shows their real voices; unfiltered, genuine and passionate

[@devindugamage537]

Aaron is like a certificate of quality now!

[@ericaxrenee]

This song perfectly describes how I feel right now. Lost my first family dog yesterday. The emotions are so heavy. I see her with my eyes closed. Thank you for such a powerful album Ed 💛

[@lillym2185]

This version is so beautiful, but his "closed" at the end of the chorus is overwhelming 💛💛💛

[@thomasramon]

Yes I'm totaly agree with that

[@ur2moon]

RIP to ur friend 🕊️ . Amen

[@Wanderlust]

*Ed Sheeran never disappoints!* 😍

[@lustersavage8986]

Hi Wanderlust

[@TheRetroReboot]

He never does ❤

[@stephanied6727]

This version of Eyes closed really moves me. I feel emotional right now. I miss you mom.

[@saturnonekjoss]

The strings add so much more to the song, it sounds something very new yet nostalgic. Incredibly done, Ed!

[@mariyam1511]

Yesss ❤❤ ty Ed 🥺❤️✨😘 ilysm Ed 😭😭😭😘😘😘🇮🇳

[@JoeWolsing]

Unfortunately very often the hardest challenges are an inspiration for the best performances in art. My condolences and a big thanks to both of you for giving us this song!

[@shellsea9520]

VERY WELL SAID ❤

[@allebasi]

[LYRICS] I know it's a bad idea But how can I help myself? Been inside for most this year And I thought a few drinks, they might help It's been a while, my dear Dealing with the cards life dealt I'm still holding back these tears While my friends are somewhere else I pictured this year a little bit different When it hit February I step in the bar, it hit me so hard Oh, how can it be this heavy? Every song reminds me you're gone And I feel the lump form in my throat 'Cause I'm here alone Just dancing with my eyes closed 'Cause everywhere I look I still see you And time is moving so slow And I don't know what else that I can do So I'll keep dancing with my Eye-eye-eye-eyes Eye-eye-eye-eyes closed Eye-eye-eye-eyes So I'll keep dancing with my Delusion is here again And I think you'll come home soon A word brings me right back in Then it's only me that's in this room I guess I could just pretend The colours are more than blue But I lost more than my friend I can't help but missing you I pictured this month a little bit different No one is ever ready And when it unfolds, you get in a hole Oh, how can it be this heavy? Everything changes, nothing's the same Except the truth is now you're gone And life just goes on So I'm dancing with my eyes closed 'Cause everywhere I look I still see you And time is moving so slow And I don't know what else that I can do So I'll keep dancing with my Eye-eye-eye-eyes Eye-eye-eye-eyes closed Eye-eye-eye-eyes So I'll keep dancing with my Eye-eye-eye-eyes Eye-eye-eye-eyes closed Eye-eye-eye-eyes Oh, I keep dancing with my They're shutting the bar They're cleaning the floor And everyone is already home But I'm on my own Still dancing with my eyes closed 'Cause everywhere I look I still see you Time is moving so slow And I don't know what else that I can do So I'll keep dancing with my Eye-eye-eye-eyes Eye-eye-eye-eyes closed Eye-eye-eye-eyes Oh, I keep dancing with my Eye-eye-eye-eyes Eye-eye-eye-eyes closed Eye-eye-eye-eyes Oh, I keep dancing with my

[@indahdevinabangtan]

Thank you so much ❤

[@con_el_maestro3544]

Gracias mi amor ❤️🔥

[@yes_official123]

a gentleman

[@Manandodiya16]

ED ❤️❤️❤️

[@florentinabasuel5180]

Taking us to church everytime. 💕

[@drphot6050]

One of the greatest Coffee Shop/Train Station artist to ever make it big!

[@ricoangelobonoan9506]

I love you ed so much

[@fletchersmith2575]

Love you Ed I was at your concert at Adelaide

[@micha713]

Listening to this song I close my eyes and see my grandma who passed away in 2018

[@VinaVerde]

The guitar playing, Ed's voice... It touches the soul 🥲🥲🥲..

[@EdSheeranofficial672]

That's cool, thank you for the comments I'm in love ❤️ Where are you watching me from?

[@puggeytime3075]

This is pure greatness... no words

[@BOSMANS_YT]

This makes everything so much better! Thank you, Ed! 💛

[@RSpark]

​I covered eyes closed and would love if you checked it out :) thank you!

[@MO-dg6en]

Finally some "old-style" Ed Sheeran

[@nanny23]

I listen to this song and think of my family and friends that have gone too soon. It just gives me goosebumps. Thank you, Ed, for making wonderful music that has meaning to so many! XX

[@death_0_048]

Nothin warms the heart better than Ed ❤

[@CathrineRossen]

always loved his acoustic version of songs! cant wait for this new album to drop and take me back ti the + era, it's going to be amazing!

[@400_billion_suns]

The live versions of Ed’s songs are always my favorite. Such a great and consistent performer.

[@robertwilliams4852]

So true and the live versions also are my favorite. Ed going for the street straight to the top with his music. I wonder how many Emmys Ed will win for his singing songwriting and his acoustic version’s . Can’t wait to see tho . Ed if u see this congrats on the work and time u put into your song’s they are truly great work’s of art 🎉 🎊 and thank you so much. From the street straight to the top and into our hearts ❤️.

[@akashkumarsaha5191]

​@@robertwilliams4852also my favourite.❤❤❤❤

[@deborahjdailey102]

Beautiful piece of music…… Your music is such a gift…… We all need music to help mend our souls from the unexpected things in life…… Thank you……. I’ve been healing for awhile now and I can tell you with a full heart, it has lifted and put pieces back together….. Bless you & your family, love n light, 🙏🏻

[@Mystic_0987]

Ed Sheeran never disappoints.

[@tamikaa2173]

💯

[@nickwright6340]

No.6 collab project was a disappointment

[@Yuzuhira.]

@@nickwright6340 Not everyone is happy with every song/album and that's totally okay. Hope you still enjoy his other songs. ♥

[@lovinglife6080]

❤❤ This is such heart felt song I love it and the lyrics is beautiful in memory of your friend God

[@helenebrunel9791]

Adding those instruments gives another dimension to this genius song. Beautiful.

[@jessicaabernathy2073]

Every word of this song is beautiful!!! Thank you Ed for this song.

[@cathytapley1251]

I have lost a lot of family and friends but am in moving through the grieving process, I remember this time, it was hard! But I got through it! Life does go on.

[@Killaah91]

This is the Ed we all love and adore 😭🙏🏽💜

[@nyalemusic1083]

When the violin entered, my tears started to drop, from where I don't know... I love this version, thank you Edward

[@Lvennh]

I've lost my dog 3 months ago. She was my best friend and my whole world. This song is so spot on, exactly how i'm feeling. It really helps me. Thanks so much for this song 🫶🏼

[@shadowtale13]

Love you for making this version. It’s absolutely beautiful 🥰

[@Worship9998]

Can't stop listening to this song, the vibes are just too good!

[@Nayeonase]

YOU'RE THE BEST AS ALWAYS

[@phoopwintthwe470]

Whenever I heard ED's voice, I feel like if I were in heaven. The living Angel.

[@charlesderekcannon5664]

I’m 69 now lost many in these years thank you for reminding me of those souls I loved and still do even thou they are gone they live in my memory forever love you Ed

[@eeyoreismyspiritanimal8761]

This year has been the hardest of my life. Literally I lost both grandparents an adopted family friend and my uncle who always made me feel unconditional love and safe. Thank you for releasing this song.

[@monicalm23]

Love this version so much. 🥺 Ed's voice, his guitar, the piano.... I feel in the clouds. 💛💙

[@firefly245]

I'm a fan of him since 2012, I was 15 when I downloaded Plus with an mp3 converter on the internet, now I'm 26 and I'm still a fan, I grew up with him, we had different experiences in life but I can always relate to his songs, I feel like Subtract will save me and heal me. I think I will always love him💛

[@LizKayTV]

Ed Sheeran might be the most genuine artist out there nowadays. This song is beautiful and heartbreaking, but it somehow manages to leave us with a peaceful smile at the end ♥️

[@brendazonneveld3990]

SO SO SO intens! beautiful number, so pure! Love this piano version 💛

[@MisterAPH]

I hope there'll be a version of him performing this with a choir. I can imagine it would be so moving.

[@TheBlueBee98]

I agree!!

[@mollytrefle-brown]

But like acapella/choir situation.

[@Lvennh]

Yes, was hoping the same!!!

[@joannahorst5407]

This song makes me more excited about the album

[@axellechevalier6420]

i love so much that Aaron collaborated on this .

[@SiangTaggu19]

The GOAT💯❤️

[@chuck99999]

Couldn't agree more ❤️❤️

[@chuck99999]

This version slaps❤

[@trixe88]

Ed😭❤️❤️

[@trixe88]

@@chuck99999yessirrrrrr💯

[@SiangTaggu19]

@@chuck99999 I know right

[@pattykweram2391]

Yes, you know us so well. We love the stripped down versions. Absolutely beautiful.

[@augusto101010]

The legend Ed Sheeran

[@16kobigirl]

thank you for helping to normalize the difficulties and complexities of grief. When I lost my brother and cousin in their teens, I felt so broken and alone. I hope you find healing in writing beautiful music for him as I find healing in listening to it.

[@tomie821]

I want this to Spotify. And all live performance.

[@kritic5619]

Thank you Ed for this wonderful song. I'm always amazed and excited how you manage to translate (also my) feelings and thoughts into words and music - just at the RIGHT moment, when I need it so badly. I feel connected to you even though we don't know each other personally.

[@barbara6064]

Ok this is the version I’ve been looking for. Ed, Aaron and Taylor, thank you for your music.

[@alessandroantonini6519]

he doesn't miss

[@the_beyswapper9688]

I declare this as the best version of this song 💯

[@azula3523]

Taylor: eyes open Ed: eyes closed Please decide which one are we supposed to do, the Joker and the Queen.

[@SanoojaOR-nz1hr]

Eyes closed 😩❤

[@jet9078]

PROTECT this man at all cost!

[@ma.alyssacruz3042]

keep making songs for us, Ed! We love ü

[@Dominion_741]

This is heavenly ❤🥺

[@angelika9729]

I don't know of any other song in which a single note runs from beginning to end like the D. Genial here. And: I don't know of any other song that has been singing in my head like this since it came out, day and night, without a break. Brilliant.

[@Laenana-un7jp]

This song is beautiful!! I relate to this song, especially if your mourning someone who passed away 😔

[@lizdilidili]

everytime I listen to Ed, it feels like my life is a movie. ❤

[@sueohara6505]

Live version is soooo amazing well done sorry you lost another friend. I can feel your pain😢

[@xohannahbananaa]

Only 30 seconds in and already have all the feels 🥺

[@RaindanceMaggieDance]

This song slays me. I lost my best friend of twenty five years to recreational drug use related circumstances this past September. He never used to use but something broke in him when he found his mom who had passed. I still cry everyday.

[@elizabethbarefoot1111]

He’s still with you Ed. I lost my best friend in 2009. Thank you for this song! 🙏🏽 Thank you for every song!🙌🏽☀️✨

[@PaulAntonio706]

I'm so sorry for your loss and I hope this song brings you good memories you had with your vbest friend. I lost my wife five years ago and this song makes me think of her. Well how are you doing today Elizabeth

[@jenniferlloyd1003]

Absolutely beautiful version! I love the original version but this adds a whole other layer of emotional depth to it.

[@hab333_]

Love from Ethiopia ❤❤❤

[@mariaeduardalyra3143]

there’s a reason this man is my favorite