Ed Sheeran Shows on His Guitar How He Won His Copyright Lawsuit

Ed Sheeran talks about what he played for the jury in his copyright infringement trial and how he would have quit music if he had lost the case.

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[Lieutenant-Dan]

Wow it took the courts 8 years to settle something that is common sense. Shows the sheer ridiculousness and inefficiency of the system. Well done Ed on fighting the good fight.

[theblockbuster]

When I first started learning guitar. My guitar tutor said everything on the guitar has already been done. Everyone is sharing guitar knowledge at this point. Ed pointed this out perfectly.

[huetuber]

This was more than just Ed Sheeran winning in court. This was a victory against GREED!

[davidbrackney]

Back in the days before social media, John Fogerty from Credence Clearwater did the same thing in court. Took his guitar and played in the courtroom. He won his case as well.

[LumilusD]

I'm no Sheeran fan but kudos to him for fighting the good fight for EVERY musician out there.

[ThoseWhoDream]

Win for musicians everywhere! Thank you Ed for standing up for what is rightfully yours

[joshuamorganmusic]

As a musician this is a super important case and a huge deal for all future musicians. YOU CANNOT OWN CHORD PROGRESSIONS.

[elinewongso]

A lot of artist/musician may just want to settle it quietly but for Ed to got to court and proper fight the case is very important for the future of music industry imo

[lucassobris]

holy shit, 8 years for a stupid chord progression that millions of songs have used before? that's total BS man, so glad Ed won this case and it's well deserved 'cause thinking out loud is a fantastic tune

[cisio]

I love that he used historical proof of many songs to show the jury that these cord progressions can't be copyrighted or owned by anyone because they have been a part of music for centuries and thus have been commonly used by too many musicians for any one person to claim they created thus own them.

[michael_mackley]

I wouldn't mind hearing Ed sing all 101 songs that have the same chord sequences.

[screener]

What they did to Sheeran was absolutely disgusting, and he needs to be compensated greatly by whoever did this unlawful suing. Truly truly despicable people.

[Michael-Ray]

Can't believe it took 8 years for the court system to decide something that should only take 5 minutes of listening to both songs to know they are not the same. At least with Ed's win, future generations of songwriters will be less scared to release their music.

[kirtandreamrezzer]

Definite win for all musicians. Congratulations and thank you for fighting this issue.

[BlakeMcLain]

Thank god you won ed. This would have been horribly detrimental to the industry as a whole.

[damiansaucedo]

8 years gone and the last chance to say goodbye to his grandmother.

Success is the greatest revenge here, ladies and gentlemen. He will go on and those that tried to ruin him and music in general will continue on to see his name across the internet and around the world.

I hope this inspires everyone a little more.

[wills]

Just to be clear : Ed was alleged to have used parts of a song Marvin Gaye sung and co - wrote. But it was the *estate of co - writer Ed Townsend and their rights management firm (s) and attorneys that sued Ed Sheeran* . The reporting of the 8 year trial does not indicate any real involvement by the estate of Marvin Gaye.

[metalrockgaming]

all i can say i agree with ed 100% chord progression should not be copyrighted. congrats on the big win.

[maryahhaidery]

So rare to find people with real integrity and unwavering principles. Kudos Ed Sheeran!

[tlucas]

You rock Ed! So sorry you had to miss your grandmother’s funeral. A sad day when you have to defend chords that have been around for years. Your song is brilliant!!