Ed Sheeran - In Memory Chords
Before you play, tune your guitar and use the tools below to set up your view and flow.
Guitar Am chord diagram
Guitar Fm chord diagram
Guitar C chord diagram
Guitar Em chord diagram
[Opening]
[Am] [Fm] [C] [Em]
[Am]I write this song in [Fm]memory of
The [C]wayward smile The [Em]boy we won’t [Am]forget
The soul you took a[Fm]way from us
The [C]river flows The t[Em]ears that we [Am]wept
Missing [Fm]you [C]Is [Em]all that needs to be [Am]said
More than [Fm]blue [C]The [Em]words inside my [Am]head
[verse 2]
I [Fm]know that you’re [C]gone [Em] [Am]
I k[Fm]now that you’re g[C]one [Em]
[verse 3]
[Am] [Fm] [C] [Em] [Am]
The cheeky smile Of [Fm]jokes and laughs
The [C]memories of [Em]times We crossed the [Am]line
The stepping stones [Fm]Across my mind
[C]Washed away We [Em]all now feel so [Am]blind
[verse 4]
Missing [Fm]you [C]Is [Em]all that needs to be [Am]said
More than [Fm]blue [C]The [Em]words inside my [Am]head
[Closing]
I [Fm]know that you’re [C] [Em]gone [Am]
I [Fm]know that you’re [C]gone [Em] [Am]
I[Fm]know that you’re[C]gone[Em] [Am]
I [Fm]know that you’re g[C]one [Em] [C]
How to play In Memory on Guitar (Step-by-step)
Ed Sheeran - In Memory on guitar requires 4 chords and 4 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.
In Memory uses these transitions most often: Am → Fm (16), C → Em (16), and Fm → C (16). 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 Am - Fm chord transition.
1. Am → Fm chord transition
To move from Am to Fm;
- While playing Am, lift your middle finger from D string fret 2.
- Lift your index finger from B string fret 1 and place it on E string fret 1.
- Slide your ring finger from G string fret 2 to A string fret 3.
- Place pinky on D string fret 3.
2. Fm → C chord transition
To move from Fm to C;
- While playing Fm, lift your pinky from D string fret 3.
- Lift your index finger from E string fret 1 and place it on B string fret 1.
- Keep ring finger on A string fret 3.
- Place middle finger on D string fret 2.
3. C → Em chord transition
To move from C to Em;
- While playing C, lift your index finger from B string fret 1.
- Lift your middle finger from D string fret 2 and place it on A string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from A string fret 3 to D string fret 2.
4. Em → Am chord transition
To move from Em to Am;
- Lift your middle finger from A string fret 2 and place it on D string fret 2.
- Slide your ring finger from D string fret 2 to G string fret 2.
- Place index finger on B string fret 1.
In Memory chord transition analysis
A short, data-driven summary of the chord flow in In Memory.
- In Memory includes 64 chord transitions, 4 of them unique.
- These transitions represent 0.02% of all chord transitions in Chordier.
- In Memory contains 1 of the top 10 transitions across Chordier.
- These transition patterns show how In Memory connects to the rest of Chordier. Mastering them helps you move to similar songs faster.After C, the most likely next chords across Chordier are G (35%), F (16%), and D (11%).
- C → Em: 8%
After Am, the most likely next chords across Chordier are F (26%), G (21%), and C (16%).- Am → Fm: 0%