How to play Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran

Key, tempo & difficulty

Thinking Out Loud is played in the key of D major, at 79 BPM, in 4/4 time, at a beginner difficulty level. SongView's AI analysis gives you the exact key, tempo, and chord progression so you can start playing immediately.

Chords used in Thinking Out Loud

How to play Thinking Out Loud on guitar

Looking for Thinking Out Loud guitar chords? Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran is played in the key of D major. The main guitar chords are C, C/E, F, G, Dm, Am. SongView's AI generates the chord diagrams, guitar tabs, and a MIDI backing track so you can learn Thinking Out Loud on guitar faster — whether you want the full arrangement or easy Thinking Out Loud chords for a beginner-friendly version.

How to play Thinking Out Loud on piano

Want to play Thinking Out Loud on piano? Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran is played in the key of D major. The piano chords are C, C/E, F, G, Dm, Am. SongView generates piano sheet music and a MIDI backing track so you can practice Thinking Out Loud at your own pace, with the melody and chords transcribed from the original recording.

How to play Thinking Out Loud on ukulele

Thinking Out Loud translates naturally to the ukulele in the key of D major. The ukulele chords are C, C/E, F, G, Dm, Am. If you're searching for easy Thinking Out Loud ukulele chords, SongView's chord diagrams show the finger positions for each chord so you can start strumming right away.

How to play Thinking Out Loud on bass

The bass line for Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran follows the chord progression in the key of D major. The chords are C, C/E, F, G, Dm, Am. SongView's AI transcribes the Thinking Out Loud 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 Thinking Out Loud

To practice Thinking Out Loud efficiently, start by learning the C, C/E, F, G chords and getting comfortable with the strumming or picking pattern. Since Thinking Out Loud is in the key of D 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 Thinking Out Loud at any tempo, so you can build speed gradually before playing at full speed.