Ed Sheeran - Castle on the Hill - Guitar Lesson

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Ed Sheeran - Castle on the Hill - Guitar Lesson

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Castle on the Hill


"Castle on the Hill" is a song by English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran, released in January 2017 as a lead single from his third studio album ÷. Written and produced by Sheeran and Benny Blanco, the track is a nostalgic reflection on growing up in Framlingham, Suffolk, referencing the local Framlingham Castle. Its driving chord progressions and anthemic structure make it a rewarding piece for electric guitarists looking to explore melodic rock-influenced pop playing.

  • The song was co-written and co-produced by Ed Sheeran and Benny Blanco, a pairing behind several major pop hits.
  • "Castle on the Hill" was released as a double lead single alongside "Shape of You" from the album ÷.
  • The title references Framlingham Castle in Suffolk, the town Sheeran calls his adopted home.

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