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.

I And when it gets hard

i er, you know it can get hard piece some times,

it is the on ly thing 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 time’s for ev er fro zen still.

So you can (E)keep me in side the pock et of your (B)ripped 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.

Lov ing can heal.

Lov ing can mend your soul.

And is the on ly thing that I know.

I swear it will get eas

i er, re mem ber that with ev piece of ya.

And it’s the on ly thing 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 time’s for ev er fro zen still.

So you can (E)keep me in side the pock et of your (B)ripped 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.

Lov ing can heal.

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

On ly (B)words 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 (B)six teen, next to your heart beat where I (C#m)should be.

Keep it deep with in your (Asus2)soul.

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

On ly (B)words 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.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

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?
Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
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.