Thinking Out Loud by Ed Sheeran Chords and Melody

Sections: Pre-Chorus ▢ , Pre-Chorus and Chorus ▢ .

Pre-Chorus

Pre-Chorus and Chorus

17

Melodic Complexity

41

Chord-Melody Tension

56

Chord Progression Novelty

20

Chord Bass Melody

90

Thinking Out Loud has higher complexity than the average song in terms Chord-Bass Melody.

About The Key Of D Major

Thinking Out Loud is written in the key of D Major. According to the Theorytab database, it is the 3rd most popular key among Major keys and the 3rd most popular among all keys. Major keys, along with minor keys, are a common choice for popular songs. The three most important chords, built off the 1st, 4th and 5th scale degrees are all major chords (D Major, G Major, and A Major). See the D Major Cheat Sheet for popular chords, chord progressions, downloadable midi files and more!