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1.
ing can hurt.
Lov ing can hurt some times.
But it’s the on ly thing that I know.
And when it gets hard
i er, you know it can get hard (C#m)’ry piece some times
it is the on ly thing we that makes us feel a live.
Mm…
We keep this love in a pho to graph.
We made these mem o ries for (B)our selves.
Where our eyes are nev er clos ing, hearts are nev er bro ken, and times are for ev er fro zen still.
So you can (E)keep me in side the pock et of your (Bsus4)ripped (B)jeans, hold in’ me clo ser till our (C#m)eyes meet and you won’t ev er be a (Asus2)lone.
Wait for me to come home.
(CN.C.)2.
ing can heal.
Lov ing can mend your soul.
And is the on ly thing that I know.
I it will get eas
i er, re mem ber that with ev (C#m)’ry piece of ya.
And it’s the on ly thing we take with us when we die.
Mm…
We keep this love in a pho to graph.
We made these mem o ries for (B)our selves.
Where our eyes are nev er clos ing, hearts are nev er bro ken, and times are for ev er fro zen still.
So you can (E)keep me in side the pock et of your (Bsus4)ripped (B)jeans, hold in’ me clo ser till our (C#m)eyes meet and you won’t ev er be a (Asus2)lone.
Wait for me to come home.
(CN.C.)2.
ing can heal.
(A)lone.
And if you (E)hurt me, well, that’s o kay, ba by.
On ly (Bsus4)words (B)bleed.
In side these pa ges, you just (C#m)hold me.
And I won’t ev er let you (Asus2)go.
Wait for me to come home.
Wait for me to come home.
Wait for me to come home.
Wait for me to come home.
Ooh.
Oh, you can (E)fit me in side the neck lace you got when you were (Bsus4)six (B)teen, next to your heart beat where I (C#m)should be.
Keep it deep with in your (Aš2)soul.
And if you (E)hurt me, well, that’s o kay, ba by.
On ly (Bsus4)words (B)bleed.
In side these pa ges, you just (C#m)hold me.
And I won’t ev er let you (Asus2)go.
When I’m a way,
I will re mem ber how you (B)kissed me un der the lamp post back on (C#m)Sixth Street, hear ing you whis per through the (Asus2)phone.
Wait (CN.C.)for me to come home.
Photograph — Piano Lead Sheet
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"Photograph" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of E, 110 BPM.
This arrangement is a great way to build confidence with chord shapes in the key of E major, which means your left hand will be navigating four sharps — so take a moment to orient yourself around F♯, C♯, G♯, and D♯ before you start.
The core progression (E–B–C♯m–A) repeats throughout, and your biggest challenge will be the transition into and out of C♯m: that pinky-stretch can feel awkward at first, so isolate just the B-to-C♯m change and loop it slowly until the hand shape feels automatic.
At 110 BPM the rhythm is steady but not rushed, which gives you room to focus on smooth legato in the right-hand melody — use the sustain pedal lightly on chord changes to connect phrases without muddying them.
I'd suggest hands-separate practice first, getting the left-hand pattern flowing on its own before layering the melody on top.
Once both hands feel comfortable, the chorus will really sing under your fingers.
This is the piece that'll lock in your I–V–vi–IV muscle memory in a sharp key, a skill that transfers to dozens of other pop songs.
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About “Photograph”
- Where are the chord symbols for "Photograph" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "Photograph" is in E.
- What key is "Photograph" by Ed Sheeran played in?
- Photograph is arranged in the key of E on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "Photograph"?
- The arrangement plays at 110 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "Photograph" 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 "Photograph"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "Photograph"?
- "Photograph" 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.
- Does "Photograph" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "Photograph" is in the key of E at 110 BPM.
- What chords are in "Photograph"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of E, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.