Photograph

· by Ed Sheeran

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Lyrics

Lov ing can hurt.

Lov ing can hurt some times.

But it’s the on ly thing that I know.

And when it gets hard

you know it can get hard some times

it is the on ly thing that makes us feel a live.

We keep this love in a pho to graph.

We made these mem o ries for (A)our selves.

Where our eyes are nev er clos ing, hearts are nev er bro ken, and times (D)are for ev er fro zen still.

So you can (D)keep me in side the pock et of your (A)ripped jeans, hold in’ me clo ser till our (Bm)eyes meet and you won’t ev er be a (G9)lone.

And if you (D)hurt me, well, that’s o kay, ba by.

On ly (A)words bleed.

In side these pa ges, you just (Bm)hold me.

And I won’t ev er let you (G9)go.

Wait for me to come home.

Photograph by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Photograph” by Ed Sheeran in our color-coded kid songbook view — every note is colored by pitch (red C, orange D, yellow E, green F, blue G, purple A, pink B) and the lyrics sit directly under each note, so children can sing along while they play. The song is in the key of D at 108 BPM, a slightly more challenging arrangement — practice each phrase slowly first.

Tips for parents & teachers

Start at 50% tempo using the BPM control. Speed up only when your child can play through without stopping.
Turn on the metronome from the top bar to build steady rhythm.
Use the segmented OFF / C / 1 button to toggle note labels on the staff and keys — kids learn note names faster with letters showing.
Tap a measure number on the timeline to jump to a specific section for repeat practice.

Frequently asked questions

Is "Photograph" good for a child learning piano?: Yes — this color-coded arrangement is designed for ages 4-12. Each note is colored by pitch so kids match colors to keys, no music reading required. Lyrics sit under every note for sing-along play.
What age can start with "Photograph"?: Children as young as 4 can follow the color-coded notes. By age 6-7 most kids can play through the song themselves with light guidance. Parent help is recommended for the first few sessions.
Do we need a piano teacher to use this?: No — the color-coded format is designed to be self-explanatory. Parents with no music background can supervise. Teachers can also use it as an introductory lesson tool.
Can we print the sheet music?: Yes — tap "Download Sheet Music" above for a free printable PDF with the same color-coded notes that appear on screen.
How many chords does "Photograph" use?: Just 5 chords: A, Bm, D, G, G9. Take it one section at a time.
What other Ed Sheeran songs work for kids?: Try "Sing", "SING", "DIVE". All play with color-coded notes; pick a familiar tune to keep kids engaged.