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 from your (G)cheeks?

And darl ing, I

(D)will be lov ing you

(A)till we’re sev en ty.

And ba by, my

(D)heart could still fall as

(A)hard at twen ty three.

And I’m think ing (A)’bout how (Em7)Peo ple fall in love in (G)mys ter i ous (D)ways,

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

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

And (Em)I just wan na tell you (G)I am.

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 (Bm)we (A)found (G)love (D)right (Em)where (A)we (D)are.

Thinking Out Loud — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Thinking Out Loud" 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, 80 BPM.

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

About “Thinking Out Loud”

Can I play "Thinking Out Loud" 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 "Thinking Out Loud" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran played in?
Thinking Out Loud 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 "Thinking Out Loud"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Thinking Out Loud" 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 "Thinking Out Loud"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Thinking Out Loud"?
"Thinking Out Loud" was originally performed by Ed Sheeran. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Thinking Out Loud"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Bm, C, D, Em, Em7, G.
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 "Thinking Out Loud"?
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. "Thinking Out Loud" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Thinking Out Loud"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Thinking Out Loud" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.