Thinking Out Loud is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, recorded for his second studio album, X (2014). It was written by Sheeran and Amy Wadge, and was produced by frequent collaborator Jake Gosling. It was released in the US on 24 September 2014, serving as the third single from the album. Today we’ll learn the Thinking Out Loud chords and some accompaniment techniques for playing the song.
Here are some helpful tips to keep in mind that will help you learn the tune faster while giving you some ideas for how to approach performing it. I provided some useful links above and I’ll take you through the Thinking Out Loud chords, accompaniment patterns, song form, and a chord chart. Everything you need to get started playing this tune.
Thinking Out Loud is the key of D major. However, if we add a capo to the 2nd fret, we can use chords in the key of C major. We’ll be playing in the key of D major but thinking in the key of C. Although D major is not a difficult key for guitarists—and it uses many open-position chords as well—this tune simply sounds better using the C-position chords with a capo.
Thinking Out Loud (guitar Chords/lyrics)
This is a fun and easy tune that you can quickly add to your repertoire. It’s also a great tune for those venturing into the world of fingerstyle playing and singing while playing. The repetitive nature of the chord progression and accompaniment pattern lend themselves to working on these skills.
The rhythmic feel uses a rhythm pattern called the Charleston rhythm—from the popular dance during the 1920s called the “Charleston.” The pattern uses a syncopation on the “and of 2” that, coupled with the chord change, creates motion and interest. The pattern can be a little tricky at first, but once you get it down, it’s repeated throughout the tune providing you with ample opportunity to practice. Here’s the breakdown:
I find that using a pick to strum the chords can be a little too harsh sounding for the mood of this tune. For that reason, I suggest using your fingers to pluck and strum the Thinking Out Loud chords. Let’s begin by assigning the right-hand fingers to certain strings:
Thinking Out Loud Piano, Vocal & Guitar Chords
This is the essence of fingerstyle playing, assigning fingers to specific strings. This way, you don’t need to look at the right hand while playing. Once you get used to it, you can “feel” where you are.
I suggest using the finger-plucking technique for the verse and the finger-strumming technique for the pre-chorus. I explain this in more detail in the video.
If you don’t read music, please don’t be intimidated. This is a cheat sheet that can help you get through the tune quickly and easily. I find it indispensable for learning songs and I can also hand it to a seasoned musician and they can follow along without any problems.
Think Out Loud 코드악보!! (ed Sheeran)
Once you become familiar with chord charts, you’ll never want to go back. It’s just easier to see where you’re going when you have a map. And, it’s especially helpful when you’re not familiar with the song or there’s a section of the song that you don’t remember (Bridges and Interludes are notorious for surprising players and derailing a song’s performance). So, heads up, this tune has an Interlude and it’s used as a Tag at the end of the tune.
I hope that you’ve enjoyed learning the Thinking Out Loud chords and if you haven’t checked out any classic R&B and Motown music then I encourage you to do so. It’s nice to see where today’s artists get their inspiration from and you may discover a new world of music that may motivate you to explore a new direction.
Love Yourself Chords for Beginner Guitar (Justin Bieber) I See Fire Chords for Beginner Guitar -(Ed Sheeran) I’m Not the Only One Chords for Beginning Guitar (Sam Smith) Stay With Me Chords for Beginner Guitar (Sam Smith) When I Was Your Man Chords for Beginner Guitar (Bruno Mars) Viva la Vida Chords for Beginner Guitar (Coldplay) Blank Space Chords for Beginner Guitar (Taylor Swift)
Ed Sheeran Thinking Out Loud (lyrics)
Ed L. is a professional guitarist, instructor, producer and published author. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and lives in the Andes mountains. He is a general contributor to the Musika Blog.
Once you become familiar with chord charts, you’ll never want to go back. It’s just easier to see where you’re going when you have a map. And, it’s especially helpful when you’re not familiar with the song or there’s a section of the song that you don’t remember (Bridges and Interludes are notorious for surprising players and derailing a song’s performance). So, heads up, this tune has an Interlude and it’s used as a Tag at the end of the tune.
I hope that you’ve enjoyed learning the Thinking Out Loud chords and if you haven’t checked out any classic R&B and Motown music then I encourage you to do so. It’s nice to see where today’s artists get their inspiration from and you may discover a new world of music that may motivate you to explore a new direction.
Love Yourself Chords for Beginner Guitar (Justin Bieber) I See Fire Chords for Beginner Guitar -(Ed Sheeran) I’m Not the Only One Chords for Beginning Guitar (Sam Smith) Stay With Me Chords for Beginner Guitar (Sam Smith) When I Was Your Man Chords for Beginner Guitar (Bruno Mars) Viva la Vida Chords for Beginner Guitar (Coldplay) Blank Space Chords for Beginner Guitar (Taylor Swift)
Ed Sheeran Thinking Out Loud (lyrics)
Ed L. is a professional guitarist, instructor, producer and published author. He is a graduate of Berklee College of Music and lives in the Andes mountains. He is a general contributor to the Musika Blog.
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