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 — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Photograph" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 108 BPM.

Tip: Break this song into sections and master each one separately. The speed control lets you drill difficult passages at any tempo.

About “Photograph

Can I play "Photograph" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Photograph" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Photograph" by Ed Sheeran played in?
Photograph is arranged in the key of D 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 108 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Photograph" easy to play on piano?
This is an advanced arrangement. We recommend breaking it into sections and using the speed control to drill harder passages.
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 chords are used in "Photograph"?
This arrangement uses 5 chords: A, Bm, D, G, G9.
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.
Can a complete beginner play "Photograph"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Photograph" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Photograph"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Photograph" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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