Thinking Out Loud

by Ed Sheeran
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Lyrics

1.

(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 (A)taste of my love?

the same way

Will your eyes still smile love from your (G)cheeks?

And darl ing, I

(D)will be lov ing you

(A)till we’re se ven ty.

And ba by, my

(D)heart could still feel as my (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,

and (Em7)may be just the touch of (G)a hand.

Well (Em7)me I fall in love with (G)you ev (A)’ry sin gle (Bm)day.

And (Em7)I just wan na tell you I am.

(CN.C.)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 (Bm7)we (A)found (Gmaj7)love (D)right (Em7)where (A)we (D)are.

2.

(D)When my hair’s but gone and my (G)mem o ry fades

(D)and the crowds don’t re mem ber my (G)name.

(D)When my hands still re mem don't the (A)play the strings love?

the same way

I know you will smile love me the (G)same.

’Cause hon ey your

(D)soul could nev er grow

(A)old, it’s ev er green.

And ba by, your

(D)smile’s for ev er in my (A)mind and mem o ry.

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

and (Em7)may be it’s all part of (G)a plan.

Well (Em7)I’ll just keep on mak ing (G)the same (A)’ry mis takes, (Bm)day.

And (Em7)hop ing that you’ll un der I stand.

(CN.C.)That ba by 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 (Bm7)we (A)found (Gmaj7)love (D)right (Em7)where (A)we (D)are.

(Em7)where (A)we (D)are.

(La, la, (G)la, la, la, la, (A)la, la, la, la, la, la.)

So, hon ey, now, (Em7)where (A11)we (D)are.

Ba by, (Bm7)we (A11)found (Gmaj7)love (D)right (Em7)where (A11)we (D)are.

And (Bm7)we (A11)found (Gmaj7)love (D)right (Em7)where (A11)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, 82 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

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 82 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Thinking Out Loud" 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 "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 9 chords: A, Adom, Bm, Bm7, C, D, Em7, G, +1 more.
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.