How I Wrote That Song: Ed Sheeran, 'Sing'

Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran talks about how he wrote his hit song, "Sing."

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[TheSmack]

Two years ago, none of my family and friends even knew who Ed was. I said, " Oh, you just wait. Pretty soon, everyone will know this kid! He is amazing!" And guess what??? He did it! Ed is an amazing talent. Way to go ED!! :) This guy has worked hard and he deserves his fame.

[nerdyjen]

Lol. "Justin Timberlakey" Ugh, I love him.

[JoanJniece]

Just saw him on Jimmy Fallon. Love, love, love

[dianamocha]

Yess, I love this new segment! I love hearing how talented musicians (like Ed) write their songs, it just makes me feel awesome listening to the songs on my iPhone and then knowing the story behind them :)

[binkyisthatdude]

shoulda asked about "don't"

[PrattyRox]

I was unconsciously smiling through the whole video :)

[Irisherin]

Ed wrote the song...amazing writer. He just Had a little nod along the way. and he loves hip hop so good combo ♥♥♥U r awesome Ed cant wait to hear X n to c Ed live again. great show. :-) i love him so happy for his success. well deserved

[martinecapelli]

Bonjour Ed, je suis ravie que vous soyez numéro 1, c ' est super, vous le méritez . De plus vous êtes modeste, vous êtes un bon mari et un bon papa pour votre petite fille . Je suis toujours la mamie de 72 ans . Je sais tout de vous et je vous admire . Encore bravo à vous .🌟🎸⭐

[Kruzzee]

Listen to "I Miss You" by The Rollingstones, it sounds just like Ed Sheeran's "Sing." That's how he really "found" the catchy tune.

[MS-gvjd]

He wasn't feeling it when pharrell presented the beats. And pharrell only makes catchy songs not good songs. Idk i'm not a fan of pharrell's work and i think he spoiled ed sheeran's songs. I think ed sheeran make way better music on his own.

[Amaizingra]

just to say, I like 2 Ed Sheeran's songs : Thinking out Loud and Photograph .

[ZenithAMVs]

How to write a song like Ed Sheeran:

Write a bass riff, put this here, that there and that there, and done.

[JakeRichandAnnaChah]

Is Ed Sheeran the only red haired pop artist? 

[landonsumlin]

Also, it was about when he went partying with Psy one night. (or multiple) and got hammered

[VanillaCupcakes]

Woah, his hair isn't messy! That's a first! That's not an insult by the way, love you Ed :)

[SHOOOTSxbruh]

So when is ed sheeran gonna perform on the show?

[lauraschmidt]

i was just expecting him to say "i listened to justin timberlake's 'justified' album before bed. woke up, bam. this song" :)

[HenryItzNiine]

It sounds a lot like "Miss You" by the Rolling Stones.

[davskok]

no, try to listen to rolling stones' "miss you" and thats how you wrote that song ...

[HeathenChannel]

lol at first listen i thought he said "this is how i wrote that sing" and I was like wtf did you seriously just mess that up