Photograph Chords
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Chords in this song
Chords for Photograph by Ed Sheeran. The checked core chords are E, B, C#m, A, usually played with a capo on fret 4. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Photograph
E is the sounding key listed for this recording. With a capo on fret 4, play C, G, Am, F shapes, which sound as E, B, C#m, A.
Difficulty: Intermediate — 4 chords including B, C#m. The capo can make these shapes easier to play.
I-V-vi-IV. Bsus4/Amaj7 are passing colours, not core.
Chords you need
With a capo on fret 4, finger these as C, G, Am, F.
Chord progression through the song
The core chords below have been checked against published sources. Any synchronized timeline is an automatic estimate.
Frequently asked
What key is Photograph in?
Photograph by Ed Sheeran is in the key of E, at around 108 BPM. With a capo on fret 4, you play C, G, Am, F shapes, which sound in E.
What chords do I need for Photograph?
The checked core chords are E, B, C#m, A, which most players finger as C, G, Am, F with a capo on fret 4.
Is Photograph good for beginners?
Intermediate. 4 chords including B, C#m. The capo turns the chords into C, G, Am, F shapes.
What capo do you use for Photograph?
Fret 4. With the capo there you play C, G, Am, F shapes, and the song sounds in its original key of E.