How to play Shape of You by Ed Sheeran

Key, tempo & difficulty

Shape of You is played in the key of F# minor, at 95 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 Shape of You

How to play Shape of You on guitar

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

How to play Shape of You on piano

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

How to play Shape of You on ukulele

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

How to play Shape of You on bass

The bass line for Shape of You by Ed Sheeran follows the chord progression in the key of F# minor. The chords are F#m, D, A, E. SongView's AI transcribes the Shape of You 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 Shape of You

To practice Shape of You efficiently, start by learning the F#m, D, A, E chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Shape of You is in the key of F# minor, 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 Shape of You at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.