Popular Ed Sheeran Kalimba Song Tabs

Explore how to play some of the most popular Ed Sheeran songs on the kalimba with these simple and easy-to-follow tabs! These tabs are provided for educational purposes only. All rights to the original music belong to the respective owners.

1. Ed Sheeran - Photograph

The song explores the complexities of love, acknowledging both its joys and challenges. The singer reflects on the enduring nature of love through memories preserved in a photograph, symbolizing a commitment to cherishing emotional experiences. The lyrics convey resilience, emphasizing that while love can be painful, its essence remains steadfast. The theme of waiting for each other to come home underscores the unwavering nature of deep romantic connections. The song captures the emotional depth and enduring beauty of profound love.

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2. Ed Sheeran - Perfect

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"Perfect," released on September 26, 2017, is a romantic song produced by Ed Sheeran and Will Hicks. The music video, featuring Ed Sheeran, follows a heartfelt story of young love. Sheeran's character travels with friends, sharing a special bond with one in particular. The video captures their blossoming romance, including a memorable scene of dancing in the snow while Sheeran serenades her on his guitar. All rights to the music and video are credited to Ed Sheeran and Will Hicks.

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3. Ed Sheeran - Bad Habits

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"Bad Habits" is a pop song by Ed Sheeran, released on June 25, 2021, through Asylum Records. Co-written with Johnny McDaid, the song features 80s-style dance-pop music. In the music video, Sheeran appears in a hair salon with vampire teeth, holding a white rose, juxtaposing gothic elements with a pink decor. The video and music evoke a vibe similar to Michael Jackson’s "Thriller," which may have influenced its creation. Sheeran mentioned that fatherhood inspired him to change his bad habits. Recently, the song reached No. 1 on the global US chart.

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4. Ed Sheeran - Afterglow

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Originally released in 2020, the pop song was written and composed by Ed Sheeran. The music video features Australian actor Leighton Sharpe as Paul and a Danish model as Dana. The song was inspired by the arrival of Sheeran's daughter, born in August 2020.

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5. Ed Sheeran - Shape Of You

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Ed Sheeran, shape of you was released in 2017 and quickly became a hit in many regions and won lots of music awards including NRJ music award for most streamed song and lots more. The song was featured on the album 'divide' and some others. Compsters of the music included Ed Sheeran, Johnny Mcdaid, Steve Mac and Tameka Cottle.

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