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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Photograph Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Photograph Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Photograph Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Photograph Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Photograph Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
D · A · Bm · G
Photograph Chords – Harmonica
Ed Sheeran’s nostalgic ballad about love and memories captured in pictures. Beginner difficulty in the key of D.
Folk Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play the chord shapes below to match the original recording’s key of E.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D
Bm
G
A
Verse 2
D
Bm
G
A
G – A
Chorus
D
Bm
G
A
Verse 3
D
Bm
G
A
Verse 4
D
Bm
G
A
G
A
Chorus
D
Bm
G
A
Bridge
G
A
D
Bm
G
A
G
A
Chorus
D
Bm
G
A
Chorus
D
Bm
G
A
Outro
D
Bm
G
A
D
Bm
G
A
G – A – D
Practice tip: Master the D, Bm, G, A progression slowly before adding the strum pattern, as this sequence forms the entire song’s foundation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Photograph"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: D, A, Bm and G.
Is "Photograph" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Photograph" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Photograph"?
It was written by Ed Sheeran, Johnny McDaid, and released in 2014.