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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Barcelona" by Ed Sheeran, in D♭ major at about 100 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Barcelona" by Ed Sheeran

Preview of the intermediate acoustic guitar tab arrangement for “Barcelona” by Ed Sheeran.

Barcelona
Acoustic Guitar Tabs

Tab notationFretboard tab

The acoustic guitar part reads as a fretboard tab, arranged to sit naturally for the instrument.

Difficulty

Intermediate

For players comfortable with the basics.

Inside the music
Signature

Music DNA

Genrepop · acoustic pop · folk pop
Moodupbeat · joyful · summer
Signaturedanceable summer anthem with a Mediterranean vibe
D♭ major
Key
100
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

C♯
B♭m7
A♭
F♯maj7
Fmaj/3
B♭m
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusVersePre-ChorusChorusPost-ChorusBridgeChorusOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
bright, syncopated strumming driving the groove
electric bass
round, melodic, and prominent, anchoring the rhythm
drums
steady, danceable beat with a light, crisp snare and hi-hat pattern
vocals
male lead voice, clear and expressive, delivering the melody with a bright, engaging timbre
electric piano
warm, rhythmic chords that fill the harmonic space
synth pads
subtle, airy textures that add depth without overpowering
percussion
light shakers and tambourine accents that enhance the groove
Album & artist
ALBUM

÷ (2017)

His third studio album, it produced the massive singles 'Shape of You' and 'Castle on the Hill' and won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album. The deluxe version ranks among the most-streamed albums of all time on Spotify.

All of ÷
Artist

Ed Sheeran

Ed Sheeran is an English singer-songwriter born in Halifax and raised in Framlingham, Suffolk, who started writing songs as a child. His music draws from pop, folk, R&B, and hip-hop, often built around acoustic guitar and layered vocal loops. He writes and performs solo, handling much of his own material, and has become one of the best-selling artists of his generation.

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FAQ

Good to know

What key is "Barcelona" in?

"Barcelona" by Ed Sheeran is in D♭ major.

What is the tempo of "Barcelona"?

"Barcelona" plays at around 100 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Barcelona"?

The core progression is C♯, B♭m7, A♭, F♯maj7, Fmaj/3, and B♭m, built around the D♭ major tonal center.

What instruments play on "Barcelona"?

The recording features acoustic guitar, electric bass, drums, electric piano, synth pads, percussion, and vocals.

Can I get "Barcelona" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. This is the intermediate acoustic guitar tabs arrangement of "Barcelona" by Ed Sheeran, transcribed by Songscription.

Is "Barcelona" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Barcelona" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 100 BPM in D♭ major with 6 core chords, the part stays friendly for newer players. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

Is there an easy, beginner version of "Barcelona" acoustic guitar tabs?

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Barcelona" simplifies the busiest passages and rhythms while keeping the melody, so it is the easiest way to start. The intermediate and advanced arrangements are one tap away when you want more of the original.

What album is "Barcelona" on?

"Barcelona" appears on ÷ (2017).

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