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Intermediate acoustic guitar tabs for "Bloodstream" by Ed Sheeran, in E♭ minor at about 91 BPM. Transcribed from the track by Songscription. Available as an easy beginner, intermediate, or advanced arrangement.

Intermediate Acoustic Guitar Tabs for "Bloodstream" by Ed Sheeran

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

Bloodstream
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

Genreacoustic pop · indie folk · singer‑songwriter
Moodmelancholic · introspective · yearning
Signatureacoustic guitar‑driven singer‑songwriter ballad
E minor
Key
91
BPM
4/4
Time
Chords

The progression

Em
B
C
Am7
A7
Em7
Cmaj9
A
Form

Structure & dynamics

IntroVersePre‑ChorusChorusPost‑ChorusBridgeOutro
Instrumentation

What's in the mix

acoustic guitar
round, syncopated, driving the groove
vocals
male lead, clear, slightly raspy, emotive, intimate delivery
electric bass
warm, supportive, melodic
drums
steady, understated, providing a gentle pulse
electric piano
soft, atmospheric pads that fill the background
Album & artist
ALBUM

× (2014)

The second studio album from Sheeran, it reached number one in 15 countries and topped both the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. Singles like 'Thinking Out Loud' and 'Sing' showed him moving comfortably between soul-influenced ballads and uptempo pop.

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 "Bloodstream" in?

"Bloodstream" by Ed Sheeran is in E♭ minor.

What is the tempo of "Bloodstream"?

"Bloodstream" plays at around 91 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chords are in "Bloodstream"?

The core progression is E♭m, B, C♯, A♭m7, A♭7, and E♭m7, built around the E♭ minor tonal center.

What instruments play on "Bloodstream"?

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

Can I get "Bloodstream" acoustic guitar tabs?

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

Is "Bloodstream" acoustic guitar tabs easy to play?

"Bloodstream" acoustic guitar tabs comes in beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels, so there is an easy version to start with. At 91 BPM in E♭ minor with 8 chords to navigate, the part sits at a comfortable intermediate level. You can switch levels on this page before you save it.

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

Yes. The beginner acoustic guitar tabs for "Bloodstream" 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 "Bloodstream" on?

"Bloodstream" appears on × (2014).

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Piano, guitar, violin, trumpet, sax, bass, drums, vocals and more, as standard sheet music, a piano roll, or guitar tabs.

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How accurate is the transcription?

It is produced by AI trained on millions of bars of music, and you can play it back and fine-tune any details before you download.

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