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Ed Sheeran - Bloodstream Chords

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ChordsBm|, G, A, Em, Bm
Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.

Bm|GAEmBm|GAEmBm|GAEm
BmI’vebeenspendingoutthetimeG
CouplewomenbymysideA
IgotsinningonmymindEm
SippingonredwineBm
BmI’vebeensittinghereforagesG
rippingoutthepagesA
How’digetsofaded?Em
BmOhnonodon’tleaveGmelonelynow
IfyouAlovemehowdoyouEmneverlearn
BmOhcolourcrimsoninmyGeyes
OneortwocouldfreemyAmindEmnow
GThisisAhowitends,EmIfeelthechemicals
GBurningAmyEmbloodstreamGfadingAoutagain
EmIfeelthechemicalsGburningmyAbloodstream
ASotellmewhenitkicksin
BmGAEm
Welltellmewhenitkicksin
BmGAEm
BmI’vebeenlookingforaGlove
ThoughtI’dfindherinabottleA
GodmakemeanotheroneEm
I’llbefeelingthistomorrow
BmLordforgivemeforthethingsI’veGdone
IwasnevermeanttohurtnoAone
IsawscarsuponherEmbrokenheart
BmOhnonodon’tleaveGmelonelynow
IfyouAlovemehowdoyouEmneverlearn
BmOhcolourcrimsoninmyGeyes
OneortwocouldfreemyAmindEmnow
GThisisAhowitends,EmIfeelthechemicals
GBurningAmyEmbloodstreamGfadingAoutagain
EmIfeelthechemicalsGburningmyAbloodstream
ASotellmewhenitkicksin
BmGAEm
Welltellmewhenitkicksin
BmTellGme AwhenEmitkicksin
GAlltheAvoicesinBmmymind
BmCallingoutacrosstheland
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ArtistEd Sheeran
Albumx
GenresPop
Year2014
KeyG
DifficultyIntermediate

How to play Bloodstream on Guitar (Step-by-step)

Ed Sheeran - Bloodstream on guitar requires 5 chords and 8 core chord transitions. You can find the full step-by-step guide below. Before you start, tune your instrument. The song uses the ↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑ pattern; practice it muted first, or simplify to downstrokes while you learn the changes.

Bloodstream uses these transitions most often: G → A (24), A → Em (21), and Bm → G (12). These transitions may feel a little challenging at first, but with steady practice you can play this song quickly.When you are ready, begin with Bm| - G chord transition.

2. G → A chord transition

Guitar G chord diagram Fingering: 3-2-0-0-0-3Guitar G chord diagram
Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram

Switching from G to A:

  1. Lift your index finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from E string fret 3 to G string fret 2.
  3. Lift your ring finger from E string fret 3 and place it on B string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 24 times.

G to A

3. A → Em chord transition

Guitar A chord diagram Fingering: x-0-2-2-2-0Guitar A chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram Fingering: 0-2-2-0-0-0Guitar Em chord diagram

Switching from A to Em:

  1. While playing A, lift your index finger from D string fret 2.
  2. Lift your middle finger from G string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your ring finger from B string fret 2 to D string fret 2.

This transition appears in the verse, played 21 times.

A to Em

5. Em → Bm chord transition

Switching from Em to Bm:

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on B string fret 3.
  2. Slide your ring finger on D string from fret 2 to fret 4.
  3. Place index finger on E string fret 2.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 10 times.

6. Bm → G chord transition

Switching from Bm to G:

  1. While playing Bm, lift your pinky from G string fret 4.
  2. Lift your index finger from E string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
  3. Slide your middle finger from B string fret 3 to E string fret 3.
  4. Lift your ring finger from D string fret 4 and place it on E string fret 3.

This transition appears in the verse, played 12 times.

7. Em → G chord transition

Switching from Em to G:

  1. Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 3.
  2. Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to E string fret 3.
  3. Place index finger on A string fret 2.

This transition appears in the chorus, played 9 times.

8. A → Bm chord transition

Switching from A to Bm:

  1. Lift your index finger from D string fret 2 and place it on E string fret 2.
  2. Slide your middle finger from G string fret 2 to B string fret 3.
  3. Lift your ring finger from B string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 4.
  4. Place pinky on G string fret 4.

This transition appears in the verse, played 3 times.

Bloodstream chord transition analysis

A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in Bloodstream.

  • Bloodstream includes 84 chord transitions, 8 of them unique.
  • These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
  • Bloodstream contains 4 of the top 25 transitions across Chordier.
  • These transition patterns show how Bloodstream connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.
    After A, the most likely next chords across Chordier are D (29%), G (13%), and E (12%).
    • A → Bm: 8%
    • A → Em: 7%
    After G, the most likely next chords across Chordier are C (25%), D (24%), and Am (13%).
    • G → A: 6%
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