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About Thinking Out Loud

"Thinking Out Loud" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, released in 2014 as the third single from his second studio album, × (multiply). Written with Amy Wadge and produced by Jake Gosling, the track blends soul and pop influences built around smooth chord progressions. For electric guitar players, it offers an approachable yet musically rich study in clean rhythm playing, chord voicings, and the kind of understated accompaniment that serves a song rather than overpowers it.

  • The song was co-written by Ed Sheeran and Amy Wadge, a collaborator he has worked with since his early career.
  • "Thinking Out Loud" appears on Sheeran's second studio album ×, released in 2014.
  • The chord progression draws on classic soul influences, making it a useful study for players exploring genre-based rhythm guitar techniques.

How to Play Thinking Out Loud

Tuning: Eb Standard · Key: D major · Tempo: 104 BPM

It is played in Eb standard, a half step down, so tune down before you start or every position and bend will sit a half step sharp against the recording.

Use the section loop to isolate a passage, drop the speed below 100%, and set the metronome to 104 BPM to build it up to tempo.

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