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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Dm · Gm · A · Bb · C · F
Besame Mucho Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Dm · Gm · A · Bb · C · F
Besame Mucho Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Dm · Gm · A · Bb · C · F
Besame Mucho Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Dm · Gm · A · Bb · C · F
Besame Mucho Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Dm · Gm · A · Bb · C · F
Besame Mucho Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Dm · Gm · A · Bb · C · F
Besame Mucho Chords – Harmonica
Consuelo Velazquez’s timeless and passionate bolero about a kiss. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Bolero Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Emphasize the 2nd and 4th beats with a slight accent to capture the bolero feel.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D
G – D
D
G – A7 – D
Chorus
G – D
A7
D
G
D – A7 – D – A7
Verse 2
D
G – D
D
G – A7 – D
Chorus
G – D
A7
D
G
D – A7 – D – A7
Bridge
Bm – F#7
Bm – F#7 – Bm
Verse 3
D
G – D
D
G – A7 – D
Chorus
G – D
A7
D
G
D – A7 – D – A7
Practice tip: Isolate the shift from D to the bridge’s Bm, as moving between these related minor and major chords is central to the song’s emotional tension.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Besame Mucho"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Dm, Gm, A, Bb, C and F.
Is "Besame Mucho" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Besame Mucho" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Besame Mucho"?
It was written by Consuelo Velazquez, and released in 1940.