Edward Christopher "Ed" Sheeran (born 17 February 1991) is a singer songwriter currently signed under Atlantic (WMG). Sheeran was born in Halifax, West Yorkshire before moving to Framlingham, Suffolk. In his time in Suffolk, he was known to have flourished as a hidden talent when it came to music. He learned guitar at a very young age, and began writing songs during his time at Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham. By the time Sheeran had left school
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This is an acoustic version, based off of how Ed performs it live (as seen here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=KGmy0xfVukY)
This is is largely based off version 1 by LYNX-Music, so all credit should really go to them. I simply put the capo on 6 and transposed the chords to be open (and made minor alterations based on the chords Ed typically uses).
I am not sure about the G/F# - it was originally a Bm after transposing, but based on the video and the chords he usually uses I think the G/F# might be what he uses instead. Please feel free to suggest an alternative though, as I am not good at identifying chords by ear.
**UPDATE 4/19/17** To play the riff between the G and the Em7 on the verse/chorus, you can do the following during the transition:
Capo on 6 G (320033) Em7 (022033) Cadd9 (032033) D (xx0232, or 2x0232 if you want to add the thumb) G/F# (200233)
[Intro] GEm7Cadd9D
[Verse 1] G Maybe I came on too strong Em7Cadd9D Maybe I waited too long G Maybe I played my cards wrong
Oh, just a little bit wrong Em7Cadd9D Baby I apologize for it
[Pre-Chorus] Cadd9Em7 I could fall, or I could fly G/F# Here in your aeroplane And I could live, I could die Cadd9 Hanging on the words you say Cadd9Em7 And I’ve been known to give my all
And jumping in harder than D Ten thousand rocks on the lake
[Chorus] G So don’t call me baby Em7Cadd9 Unless you mean it DG Don’t tell me you need me Em7 If you don’t believe it Cadd9D So let me know the truth Em7DG/F#G Before I dive right into you
[Verse 2] G You’re a mystery Em7Cadd9D I have travelled the world, there’s no other girl like you G No one, what’s your history? Em7 Do you have a tendency to lead some people on? Cadd9D ‘Cause I heard you do, mm
[Pre-Chorus] Cadd9Em7 I could fall, or I could fly G/F# Here in your aeroplane And I could live, I could die Cadd9 Hanging on the words you say Cadd9Em7 And I’ve been known to give my all And lie awake, every day D Don't know how much I can take
[Chorus] G So don’t call me baby Em7Cadd9 Unless you mean it DG Don’t tell me you need me Em7 If you don’t believe it Cadd9D So let me know the truth Em7DG/F#G Before I dive right into you
[Solo] G - - -| Em7 - Cadd9D
[Pre-Chorus] Cadd9Em7 I could fall, or I could fly G/F# Here in your aeroplane And I could live, I could die Cadd9 Hanging on the words you say Cadd9Em7 And I’ve been known to give my all
Sitting back, looking at D Gvery mess that I've made
[Chorus] G So don’t call me baby Em7Cadd9 Unless you mean it DG Don’t tell me you need me Em7 If you don’t believe it Cadd9D So let me know the truth Em7DG/F#G Before I dive right into you Em7DG/F#G Before I dive right into you Em7DG/F#G Before I dive right into you