Thinking Out Loud
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Intro A
[Verso 1]
A
Burn away, burn away
Bm
I love it when you call my name
Dmaj7
Let me speak my shame, yeah
A
I know you see the things that I can't
I hear you out in the city
Bm
But you never tell me, I
Dmaj7 A
I still got shit to say to you that I can't let go
[Verso 2]
And how could I lose you, babe?
Bm
I change your life now you gon' miss it
And why would I choose to stay
Dmaj7
If I tell you that lie then I'm no different
A
You know too well that you'll stay mine
Bm
Tonight if you keep dancing
I keep coming back to you
Dmaj7
I said I'm gon' look out for you, oh
[Refrão]
A
I was just thinking out loud
Bm
I don't wanna think about it
Dmaj7
No point in freaking out
[Verso 3]
D Bm F#m
Wasted, on again, off again
A Dmaj7
Back on just to find out what it's like
Bm F#m
Thinkin' maybe time will tell me how to fail you
A Dmaj7
I can't get away, you feel like mine
Bm F#m
I see you lying, I heard all about it
A D Bm
Maybe it's by design
[Refrão]
F#m A
I was just thinking out loud
Bm
I don't wanna think about it
Dmaj7 A
No point in freaking out
Bm E D
I was just thinking out loud
[Ponte]
D ({A}) F#m ({A})
Ar you certain?
D E F#m
Just say you were lying
D ({A}) F#m ({A}) D
I know you said it
E F#m A Dmaj7
But I'm still trying
Bm F#m A Dmaj7
Do you dserve it?
Bm F#m A Dmaj7
I'm deciding
Bm F#m A Dmaj7
Do you deserve it?
Bm F#m E
I'm still trying
[Refrão]
D
I was just thinking out loud
E C#
I don't wanna think about it
F#m Dmaj7
No point in freaking out
E C# F#m D A
I was just thinking out loud
How to play Thinking Out Loud
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.