Thinking Out Loud

by Ed Sheeran

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Lyrics

(D)When your legs don’t work like they (G)used to be fore

(D)and I can’t sweep you off of your (G)feet,

(D)will your mouth still re mem ber the (G)taste of my love?

Will your eyes still smile still love from your (G)cheeks?

And darl ing, I (D)will be lov ing you (A)till we’re se ven ty.

And ba by, my (D)heart could still feel as my (A)hard at twen ty three.

And I’m think ing (A)’bout how (Em7)peo ple fall in love in mys te ri ous (D)ways,

(Em7)may be just the touch of (G)a hand.

Well (Em7)me I fall in love with (G)you ev (A)’ry sin gle (Bm)day.

And (Em7)I just wan na tell you I am.

(CN.C.)So hon ey now,

take (A)me in to your lov ing arms.

Kiss (A)me un der the light of a (D)thou sand (D)stars.

Place (A)your head on my beat ing heart.

I’m think ing (G)out (A)loud, may be (Bm7)we (A)found (Gmaj7)love (D)right (Em7)where (A)we (D)are.

(D)When my hair’s but gone and my (G)mem o ry fades

(D)and the crowds don’t re mem ber my (G)name.

(D)When my hands don’t re play the the (G)strings the same way,

I know you will smile still love me the (G)same.

’Cause hon ey your (D)soul could nev er grow (A)old, it’s ev er green.

And ba by, your (D)smile’s for ev er in my (A)mind and mem o ry.

And I’m think ing (A)’bout how (Em7)peo ple fall in love in mys te ri ous (D)ways,

(Em7)may be it’s all part of (G)a plan.

Well (Em7)I’ll just keep on mak ing (G)the same (A)’ry mis takes, (Bm)day.

And (Em7)hop ing that you’ll un der I stand.

(CN.C.)That ba by now,

take (A)me in to your lov ing arms.

Kiss (A)me un der the light of a (D)thou sand (D)stars.

Place (A)your head on my beat ing heart.

I’m think ing (G)out (A)loud, may be (Bm7)we (A)found (Gmaj7)love (D)right (Em7)where (A)we (D)are.

(Em7)where (A)we (D)are.

(La, la, (G)la, la, la, la, (A)la, la, la, la, la, la.)

So, hon ey, now, (Em7)where (A)we (D)are.

Ba by, (Bm7)we (A)found (Gmaj7)love (D)right (Em7)where (A)we (D)are.

And (Bm7)we (A)found (Gmaj7)love (D)right (Em7)where (A)we (D)are.

Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran — Easy Piano for Kids

This page shows “Thinking Out Loud” 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 120 BPM, a medium-difficulty arrangement — try slowing the tempo down using the BPM control.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

Is "Thinking Out Loud" 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 "Thinking Out Loud"?
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.