Castle on the Hill Chords
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Chords in this song
Chords for Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran. The estimated core chords are D, G, A, Dmaj7. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Castle on the Hill
The automatically estimated key is D; check it against the recording before playing along.
Estimated difficulty: Beginner — all 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords.
Estimated core chords
Chord progression through the song
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Frequently asked
What key is Castle on the Hill in?
Castle on the Hill by Ed Sheeran has an automatically estimated key of D, at around 136 BPM.
What chords do I need for Castle on the Hill?
The automatically estimated core chords are D, G, A, Dmaj7.
Is Castle on the Hill good for beginners?
Based on the automatic chord estimate: Beginner. All 4 chords are open shapes — no barre chords.