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?

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

And dar ling, 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 (Em)peo ple fall in love in (G)mys ter i ous 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 me (A)in to your lov ing arms.

Kiss me (A)un der the light of a (D)thou sand (D)stars.

Place your (A)head on my beat ing heart.

I’m think ing (G)out loud

may be (Bm7)we (A)found (Gmaj7)love (D)right (Em7)where we (D)are.

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

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

(D)When my hands don’t re play the the (G)strings the same way,

(D)I know you will still 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

(A)my and mem o ry.

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

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

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

And (Em)hop ing that you’ll un der (G)I stand

that ba by, now,

take me (A)in to your lov ing arms.

Kiss me (A)un der the light of a (D)thou sand (D)stars.

Place your (A)head on my beat ing heart.

I’m think ing (G)out loud

may be (Bm7)we (A)found (Gmaj7)love (D)right (Em7)where we (D)are.

(Em7)where we (D)are.

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

So, ba by, now,

(Em7)where we (D)are.

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

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

Thinking Out Loud — Piano Lead Sheet

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"Thinking Out Loud" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of D, 76 BPM.

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

About “Thinking Out Loud”

Where are the chord symbols for "Thinking Out Loud" 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. "Thinking Out Loud" is in D.
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 76 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Thinking Out Loud" 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 "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.
Does "Thinking Out Loud" 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. "Thinking Out Loud" is in the key of D at 76 BPM.
What chords are in "Thinking Out Loud"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of D, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.