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Penguins

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[Intro]
   E     C#m     B    Ax2
[Verse]
  EMet her sC#mmoking a cigaretteB, in a Atoilet cubiclEeC#m  B  A  
  ERipped dresC#ms, tattooed chesBt  Ashe's beautifuElC#m  B  A  
  EThis ain't the C#mtime or place to sBtart a future, but  Adarling
I don't cEareC#m  B  A  
   G#mBroken Ahearts can find a Elove to make them wBhole anywhereE  
   EDarling, here we go again
[Pre-Chorus]
   AWe are only maBn or woman and we all make miC#mstakes
Don't you know we're oG#mnly human, it's what I heard you say
   AAnd when I heard those woBrds and knew them
I could feel your pF#main 'cause I have felt the sAame, oh
[Chorus]
Oh, sEhe said we are pBenguins Aon the iEce.
We're not meant to flBy, but god knows Awe can tryE  
Oh, I see a hBope that's Ain her C#meyes.
Can you feel the lBove in mine?E  
[Verse 2]
   EYou told me aC#mbout your mum and dBad and they sAound just like mineE  C#m  B  A  
   EDay by dayC#m, exchanging names, Bwe're two souls AintertwinedE  C#m  B  A  
   EWe have botC#mh got it wrong Bfrom time to tAime and let that goE  C#m  B  A  
   G#mWith each Aother, hand in haEnd as we Bmend broken sEouls
   EDarling, here we go again
[Pre-Chorus]
   AWe are only blBood and bones that cover beating hC#mearts
Scarred by stG#micks and stones but we know who we are
   AI could put you bBack together when you come apartF#m, we should make a stAart now
[Chorus]
Oh, sEhe said we are Bpenguins Aon the iEce.
We're not meant to flBy, but god knows Awe can tryE  
Oh, I see a hBope that's Ain her C#meyes.
Can you feel the lBove in mine?E  
[Bridge]
And it fC#meels lAike we fEelt sBerenC#mity
And Asome thEings are not Bwhat they C#mseem
My lAove, right nEow it's only Byou and C#mme
[Chorus]
Oh, sEhe said we are pBenguins Aon the iEce.
We're not meant to flBy, but god knows Awe can tryE  
Oh, I see a hBope that's Ain her eC#myes.
Can you feel the lBove in mine?E  
   C#mCan you feel the lBove in mine?E  

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Penguins

by Ed Sheeran

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#m

G#m

F#m

[Intro]

E C#m B A

[Verse]

E C#m B A E C#m B A

Met her smoking a cigarette, in a toilet cubicle

E C#m B A E C#m B A

Ripped dress, tattooed chest she's beautiful

E C#m B A

This ain't the time or place to start a future, but darling

E C#m B A

I don't care

G#m A E B E

Broken hearts can find a love to make them whole anywhere

Darling, here we go again

[Pre-Chorus]

A B C#m

We are only man or woman and we all make mistakes

G#m

Don't you know we're only human, it's what I heard you say

A B

And when I heard those words and knew them

F#m A

I could feel your pain 'cause I have felt the same, oh

[Chorus]

E B A E

Oh, she said we are penguins on the ice.

B A E

We're not meant to fly, but god knows we can try

B A C#m

Oh, I see a hope that's in her eyes.

B E

Can you feel the love in mine?

[Verse 2]

E C#m B A E C#m B A

You told me about your mum and dad and they sound just like mine

E C#m B A E C#m B A

Day by day, exchanging names, we're two souls intertwined

E C#m B A E C#m B A

We have both got it wrong from time to time and let that go

G#m A E B E

With each other, hand in hand as we mend broken souls

Darling, here we go again

[Pre-Chorus]

A B C#m

We are only blood and bones that cover beating hearts

G#m

Scarred by sticks and stones but we know who we are

A B F#m A

I could put you back together when you come apart, we should make a start now

[Chorus]

E B A E

Oh, she said we are penguins on the ice.

B A E

We're not meant to fly, but god knows we can try

B A C#m

Oh, I see a hope that's in her eyes.

B E

Can you feel the love in mine?

[Bridge]

C#m A E B C#m

And it feels like we felt serenity

A E B C#m

And some things are not what they seem

A E B C#m

My love, right now it's only you and me

[Chorus]

E B A E

Oh, she said we are penguins on the ice.

B A E

We're not meant to fly, but god knows we can try

B A C#m

Oh, I see a hope that's in her eyes.

B E

Can you feel the love in mine?

C#m B E

Can you feel the love in mine?

About Penguins Chords by Ed Sheeran

Learn how to play Penguins by Ed Sheeran with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Penguins chords”, “Penguins guitar chords”, or “Ed Sheeran Penguins 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 Penguins chords and for experienced players who want accurate Penguins lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include E, C#m, B, A, G#m, F#m.

FAQ — Penguins by Ed Sheeran

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What key is "Penguins" in?

The chords for "Penguins" show the original chord names (including E, C#m, B, A, G#m, F#m). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.