Ed Sheeran wrote this with Amy Wadge. It’s a "walking down the aisle" song. It focuses on and physical aging. He famously wrote it in his kitchen after his friend Amy faced financial struggles. 🎼 Musical Structure
The song uses a "heartbeat" rhythm. It mimics 70s soul (think Marvin Gaye). Chord Progression The main loop for the and Chorus : D – D/F# – G – A It’s a simple I - I/III - IV - V progression. Key Elements The "Slap": The percussive guitar hit on beats 2 and 4. Ed Sheeran - Thinking Out Loud
Won "Song of the Year" and "Best Pop Solo Performance" at the 2016 Grammys. If you’d like to dive deeper, Analysis of the Marvin Gaye lawsuit (and why Ed won). A breakdown of the lyrics for a speech or card. Ed Sheeran wrote this with Amy Wadge
First song to spend a full year in the UK Top 40. He famously wrote it in his kitchen after
The first song to reach 500 million streams on the platform.
🎸 Quick Summary September 2014 Album: × (Multiply) Genre: Blue-eyed soul, romantic ballad Key: D Major Tempo: 79 BPM 📖 Background & Meaning