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Count on Me Chords

Bruno Mars Beginner Key of C 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

C · Em · Am · G · F

Count on Me Chords – Guitar

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea

Em Am

I’ll sail the world to find you

G

If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can’t see

Em Am

I’ll be the light to guide you

Pre-Chorus

F

Find out what we’re made of

G C

When we are called to help our friends in need

Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em AmG

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Yeah yeah

Verse 2

C

If you’re tossin’ and you’re turnin’ and you just can’t fall asleep

Em Am

I’ll sing a song beside you

G

And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me

Em Am

Every day I will remind you

Pre-Chorus

F

Find out what we’re made of

G C

When we are called to help our friends in need

Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em AmG

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Bridge

Dm Em Am

You’ll always have my shoulder when you cry

Dm Em G

I’ll never let go, never say goodbye

You know you can…

Final Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em Am G C

You can count on me ’cause I can count on you

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.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

C · Em · Am · G · F

Count on Me Chords – Ukulele

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.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea

Em Am

I’ll sail the world to find you

G

If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can’t see

Em Am

I’ll be the light to guide you

Pre-Chorus

F

Find out what we’re made of

G C

When we are called to help our friends in need

Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em AmG

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Yeah yeah

Verse 2

C

If you’re tossin’ and you’re turnin’ and you just can’t fall asleep

Em Am

I’ll sing a song beside you

G

And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me

Em Am

Every day I will remind you

Pre-Chorus

F

Find out what we’re made of

G C

When we are called to help our friends in need

Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em AmG

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Bridge

Dm Em Am

You’ll always have my shoulder when you cry

Dm Em G

I’ll never let go, never say goodbye

You know you can…

Final Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em Am G C

You can count on me ’cause I can count on you

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.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

C · Em · Am · G · F

Count on Me Chords – Piano

Bruno Mars’ uplifting pop anthem about friendship and loyalty. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Feel-Good Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a light, bouncy feel. This is a happy, feel-good song about friendship — let that joy come through in your strumming.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea

Em Am

I’ll sail the world to find you

G

If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can’t see

Em Am

I’ll be the light to guide you

Pre-Chorus

F

Find out what we’re made of

G C

When we are called to help our friends in need

Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em AmG

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Yeah yeah

Verse 2

C

If you’re tossin’ and you’re turnin’ and you just can’t fall asleep

Em Am

I’ll sing a song beside you

G

And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me

Em Am

Every day I will remind you

Pre-Chorus

F

Find out what we’re made of

G C

When we are called to help our friends in need

Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em AmG

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Bridge

Dm Em Am

You’ll always have my shoulder when you cry

Dm Em G

I’ll never let go, never say goodbye

You know you can…

Final Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em Am G C

You can count on me ’cause I can count on you

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.

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Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

C · Em · Am · G · F

Count on Me Chords – Banjo

Bruno Mars’ uplifting pop anthem about friendship and loyalty. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Feel-Good Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a light, bouncy feel. This is a happy, feel-good song about friendship — let that joy come through in your strumming.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea

Em Am

I’ll sail the world to find you

G

If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can’t see

Em Am

I’ll be the light to guide you

Pre-Chorus

F

Find out what we’re made of

G C

When we are called to help our friends in need

Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em AmG

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Yeah yeah

Verse 2

C

If you’re tossin’ and you’re turnin’ and you just can’t fall asleep

Em Am

I’ll sing a song beside you

G

And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me

Em Am

Every day I will remind you

Pre-Chorus

F

Find out what we’re made of

G C

When we are called to help our friends in need

Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em AmG

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Bridge

Dm Em Am

You’ll always have my shoulder when you cry

Dm Em G

I’ll never let go, never say goodbye

You know you can…

Final Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em Am G C

You can count on me ’cause I can count on you

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.

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Emtap to play

Amtap to play

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Ftap to play

Key

C

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

C · Em · Am · G · F

Count on Me Chords – Mandolin

Bruno Mars’ uplifting pop anthem about friendship and loyalty. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.

Feel-Good Pop (4/4 Time)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a light, bouncy feel. This is a happy, feel-good song about friendship — let that joy come through in your strumming.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea

Em Am

I’ll sail the world to find you

G

If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can’t see

Em Am

I’ll be the light to guide you

Pre-Chorus

F

Find out what we’re made of

G C

When we are called to help our friends in need

Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em AmG

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Yeah yeah

Verse 2

C

If you’re tossin’ and you’re turnin’ and you just can’t fall asleep

Em Am

I’ll sing a song beside you

G

And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me

Em Am

Every day I will remind you

Pre-Chorus

F

Find out what we’re made of

G C

When we are called to help our friends in need

Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em AmG

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Bridge

Dm Em Am

You’ll always have my shoulder when you cry

Dm Em G

I’ll never let go, never say goodbye

You know you can…

Final Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em Am G C

You can count on me ’cause I can count on you

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.

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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)

↓↑↓↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Play with a light, bouncy feel. This is a happy, feel-good song about friendship — let that joy come through in your strumming.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

C

If you ever find yourself stuck in the middle of the sea

Em Am

I’ll sail the world to find you

G

If you ever find yourself lost in the dark and you can’t see

Em Am

I’ll be the light to guide you

Pre-Chorus

F

Find out what we’re made of

G C

When we are called to help our friends in need

Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em AmG

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Yeah yeah

Verse 2

C

If you’re tossin’ and you’re turnin’ and you just can’t fall asleep

Em Am

I’ll sing a song beside you

G

And if you ever forget how much you really mean to me

Em Am

Every day I will remind you

Pre-Chorus

F

Find out what we’re made of

G C

When we are called to help our friends in need

Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em AmG

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Bridge

Dm Em Am

You’ll always have my shoulder when you cry

Dm Em G

I’ll never let go, never say goodbye

You know you can…

Final Chorus

C

You can count on me like one, two, three

Em

I’ll be there

Am

And I know when I need it

G

I can count on you like four, three, two

F

You’ll be there

G Am G

‘Cause that’s what friends are supposed to do, oh yeah

C

Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh

Em Am G C

You can count on me ’cause I can count on you

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.