Thinking Out Loud

by Ed Sheeran
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Lyrics

When your (C)legs don’t work like they (F)used to be fore

and I (C)can’t sweep you off of your (F)feet,

will your (C)mouth still re mem ber the (F)taste of my love?

Will your (C)eyes still smile from your (F)cheeks?

And dar ling, I will be lov ing you

(G)till we’re sev en ty.

And ba by, my heart could still fall as

(G)hard at twen ty three.

And I’m think ing ’bout how (Dm7)peo ple fall in love in mys ter i ous ways,

(Dm7)may be just the touch of a hand.

Well, (Dm7)me I fall in love with you ev (G)’ry sin gle day.

And (Dm7)I just wan na tell you I am.

So hon ey now,

take me (G)in to your lov ing (C)arms.

Kiss me (G)un der the light of a (C)thou sand stars.

Place your (G)head on my beat ing (C)heart.

I’m think ing (F)out loud

may be (Am7)we found (C)love right (Dm7)where we (C)are.

When my (C)hair’s all gone and my (F)mem o ry fades

and the (C)crowds don’t re mem ber my (F)name.

When my (C)hands don’t re play the the (F)strings the same way,

I know (C)you will still me the (F)same.

’Cause hon ey your soul could nev er grow

(G)old, it’s ev er green.

And ba by, your smile’s for ev er in

(G)my and mem o ry.

And I’m think ing ’bout how (Dm7)peo ple fall in love in mys ter i ous ways,

(Dm7)may be it’s all part of a plan.

Well, (Dm7)I’ll just keep on mak ing the same (G)’ry mis takes, day.

And (Dm7)hop ing that you’ll un der I stand,

that ba by now,

take me (G)in to your lov ing (C)arms.

Kiss me (G)un der the light of a (C)thou sand stars.

Place your (G)head on my beat ing (C)heart.

I’m think ing (F)out loud

may be (Am7)we found (C)love right (Dm7)where we (C)are.

(Dm7)where we (C)are.

(La, la, (F)la, la, la, la, la, la, (G)la, la, la, la.)

So, ba by, now,

(Dm7)where we (C)are.

Ba by, (Am7)we found (C)love right (Dm7)where we (C)are.

And (Am7)we found (C)love right (Dm7)where we (C)are.

Thinking Out Loud — Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of C, 76 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”

What key is "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran played in?
Thinking Out Loud is arranged in the key of C 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 76 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 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.
Is there a karaoke version of "Thinking Out Loud" with lyrics?
Yes — this is a free karaoke slide for "Thinking Out Loud" by Ed Sheeran. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does — a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "Thinking Out Loud" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in C, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) — the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "Thinking Out Loud" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes — the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.