Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Gravity Chords – Guitar
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Gravity Chords – Ukulele
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Gravity Chords – Piano
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Gravity Chords – Banjo
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Gravity Chords – Mandolin
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Key
G
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em · Am
Gravity Chords – Harmonica
John Mayer’s soulful blues-pop ballad about the pull of something you can’t escape. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.
Blues-Pop Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Play with a smooth, bluesy feel. John Mayer’s style is about controlled emotion — keep the dynamics flowing and the guitar work tasteful.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G
C
G
C
Chorus
Am – D
Am – D – G
Am – D – Em
C
Verse 2
G
C
G
C
Chorus
Am – D
Am – D – G
Am – D – Em
C
Bridge
G
C
Am
D – G
C
Am – D – G
Practice tip: The G-C verse and Am-D chorus are straightforward. The beauty is in the smooth, controlled playing. Try adding bluesy embellishments like hammer-ons from Am to Am7.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Gravity"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.
Is "Gravity" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Gravity" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Gravity"?
It was written by John Mayer, and released in 2006.