Ed Sheeran - In Memory Chords

ChordsAm, Fm, C, Em

Strumming↓-↓↑-↓↑-↓↑

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

AmFmCEm

AmIwritethissonginFmmemoryof

TheCwaywardsmileTheEmboywewon’tAmforget

Thesoulyoutook Fmawayfromus

TheCriverflowsThe EmtearsthatweAmwept

MissingFmyouCIsEmallthatneedstobeAmsaid

MorethanFmblueCTheEmwordsinsidemyAmhead

IFmknowthatyou’reCgoneEmAm

I Fmknowthatyou’re CgoneEm

AmFmCEmAm

ThecheekysmileOfFmjokesandlaughs

TheCmemoriesofEmtimesWecrossedtheAmline

ThesteppingstonesFmAcrossmymind

CWashedawayWeEmallnowfeelsoAmblind

MissingFmyouCIsEmallthatneedstobeAmsaid

MorethanFmblueCTheEmwordsinsidemyAmhead

IFmknowthatyou’reCgoneEmAm

FmIknowthat Cyou’regoneAm

IFmknowthatyou’re CgoneEmC

ArtistEd Sheeran

AlbumEd Sheeran

GenresPop

Year2006

KeyAm

DifficultyIntermediate

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

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 16 times.

2. Fm → C chord transition

Here's how 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 16 times.

3. C → Em chord transition

Switching 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 16 times.

4. Em → Am chord transition

Switching 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.

This transition appears in the verse, played 15 times.

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%