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All strums should be played with palm muting, but it's not possible to have a strum which is
both accented and muted using the strumming pattern tool.
[Intro]
D   Bm   A   G
[Verse 1]
Loving can Dhurt
Loving can Bmhurt sometimes
But it's the Aonly thing that I knowG  
When it gets Dhard
You know it can get Bmhard sometimes
It is the Aonly thing that makes us feel alivGe
[Pre-Chorus]
BmWe keep this love in a pGhotograph
DWe make these memories fAor ourselves
Where our Bmeyes are never closing
Our hGearts were never broken
And tDimes forever frozen stillA  
[Chorus]
So you can Dkeep me inside the pocket of your
ARipped jeans holding me closer till our
BmEyes meet, you won't ever be alGone
Wait for me to come homeD  
[Verse 2]
Loving can hDeal
Loving can Bmmend your soul
And it's the Aonly thing that I knowG  
I swear it will get Deasier
remember that with every piBmece of ya
It is the onlAy thing we take with us when we dieG  
[Pre-Chorus]
BmWe keep this love in a pGhotograph
DWe make these memories fAor ourselves
Where our Bmeyes are never closing
Our hGearts were never broken
And tDimes forever frozen stiAll
[Chorus]
So you can Dkeep me inside the pocket of your
ARipped jeans holding me closer till our
BmEyes meet, you won't ever be alonGe
And if you Dhurt me that's okay baby, only
AWords bleed inside these pages you just
BmHold me, and I won't ever let yoGu go
[Bridge]
Wait for me to come hBmome
Wait for me to come hGome
Wait for me to come hDome
Wait for me to come hAome
[Chorus]
Oh, you can Dfit, me inside the necklace you got when you were
A16 next to your heartbeat where I
BmShould be, keep it deep within your soGul
And if you Dhurt me that's okay baby only
AWords bleed inside these pages you just
BmHold me and I won't ever let you Ggo
[Outro]
When I'm aDway I will remember how you
AKissed me under the lamp post back on sBmixth street
Hearing you whisper through the pGhone
 GN.C.
Wait for me to come home

The story behind the song

"Photograph" is a song from Ed Sheeran's second studio album, × (2014). Sheeran wrote the song with Johnny McDaid, developing it from a piano loop. The ballad, driven by acoustic guitar, piano, and programmed drums, features visually descriptive lyrics about a long-distance relationship. This theme was inspired by Sheeran's own experiences of being away from his girlfriend while on tour. It was released as the fifth and final single from the album.

AI-written from these sources:Photograph (Ed Sheeran song) — Wikipedia ↗Ed Sheeran — Wikipedia ↗MusicBrainz ↗

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Photograph

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Lyrics & chords · Original key

All strums should be played with palm muting, but it's not possible to have a strum which is

both accented and muted using the strumming pattern tool.

[Intro]

D Bm A G

[Verse 1]

Loving can hurt

Loving can hurt sometimes

A G

But it's the only thing that I know

When it gets hard

You know it can get hard sometimes

A G

It is the only thing that makes us feel alive

[Pre-Chorus]

Bm G

We keep this love in a photograph

D A

We make these memories for ourselves

Where our eyes are never closing

Our hearts were never broken

D A

And times forever frozen still

[Chorus]

So you can keep me inside the pocket of your

Ripped jeans holding me closer till our

Bm G

Eyes meet, you won't ever be alone

Wait for me to come home

[Verse 2]

Loving can heal

Loving can mend your soul

A G

And it's the only thing that I know

I swear it will get easier

remember that with every piece of ya

A G

It is the only thing we take with us when we die

[Pre-Chorus]

Bm G

We keep this love in a photograph

D A

We make these memories for ourselves

Where our eyes are never closing

Our hearts were never broken

D A

And times forever frozen still

[Chorus]

So you can keep me inside the pocket of your

Ripped jeans holding me closer till our

Bm G

Eyes meet, you won't ever be alone

And if you hurt me that's okay baby, only

Words bleed inside these pages you just

Bm G

Hold me, and I won't ever let you go

[Bridge]

Wait for me to come home

[Chorus]

Oh, you can fit, me inside the necklace you got when you were

16 next to your heartbeat where I

Bm G

Should be, keep it deep within your soul

And if you hurt me that's okay baby only

Words bleed inside these pages you just

Bm G

Hold me and I won't ever let you go

[Outro]

When I'm away I will remember how you

A Bm

Kissed me under the lamp post back on sixth street

Hearing you whisper through the phone

N.C.

Wait for me to come home

About Photograph Chords by Ed Sheeran

Learn how to play Photograph by Ed Sheeran with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Photograph chords”, “Photograph guitar chords”, or “Ed Sheeran Photograph chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Photograph chords and for experienced players who want accurate Photograph lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, Bm, A, G, C.

FAQ — Photograph by Ed Sheeran

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Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Photograph" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

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Is "Photograph" easy to play on guitar?

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What key is "Photograph" in?

The chords for "Photograph" show the original chord names (including D, Bm, A, G, C). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.