How to play Photograph by Ed Sheeran

Key, tempo & difficulty

Photograph is played in the key of E major, at 108 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a intermediate difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Photograph

How to play Photograph on guitar

Looking for Photograph guitar chords? Photograph by Ed Sheeran is played in the key of E major. The main guitar chords are E, C#m, A, B. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Photograph on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Photograph chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Photograph on piano

Want to play Photograph on piano? Photograph by Ed Sheeran is played in the key of E major. The piano chords are E, C#m, A, B. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Photograph at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Photograph on ukulele

Photograph translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of E major. The ukulele chords are E, C#m, A, B. If you're searching for easy Photograph ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Photograph on bass

The bass line for Photograph by Ed Sheeran follows the chord progression in the key of E major. The chords are E, C#m, A, B. SongView's AI transcribes the Photograph bass tabs from the MIDI backing track, so you get accurate bass tabs that match the original recording's feel and groove.

Practice tips for Photograph

To practice Photograph efficiently, start by learning the E, C#m, A, B chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Photograph is in the key of E major, you can transpose up or down in SongView if a different key suits your voice or instrument. The built-in MIDI backing track lets you play along with Photograph at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.