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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Em · Am · G · F
Count on Me Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Em · Am · G · F
Count on Me Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Em · Am · G · F
Count on Me Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Em · Am · G · F
Count on Me Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Em · Am · G · F
Count on Me Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Em · Am · G · F
Count on Me Chords – Harmonica
Bruno Mars’ uplifting pop anthem about friendship and loyalty. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Feel-Good Pop (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play with a light, bouncy feel. This is a happy, feel-good song about friendship — let that joy come through in your strumming.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
Em – Am
G
Em – Am
Pre-Chorus
F
G – C
Chorus
C
Em
Am
G
F
G – Am – G
C
Em – Am – G
Verse 2
C
Em – Am
G
Em – Am
Pre-Chorus
F
G – C
Chorus
C
Em
Am
G
F
G – Am – G
C
Em – Am – G
Bridge
Dm – Em – Am
Dm – Em – G
Final Chorus
C
Em
Am
G
F
G – Am – G
C
Em – Am – G – C
Practice tip: Simple chords (C, Em, Am, G, F) make this a great beginner song. The F chord can be replaced with Fmaj7 (x33210) if the barre is too challenging.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Count on Me"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Em, Am, G and F.
Is "Count on Me" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Count on Me" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Count on Me"?
It was written by Bruno Mars, Ari Levine, Philip Lawrence, and released in 2010.