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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Dm · Am · Bb · C · F · Gm
Grenade Chords – Guitar
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Dm · Am · Bb · C · F · Gm
Grenade Chords – Ukulele
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Dm · Am · Bb · C · F · Gm
Grenade Chords – Piano
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Dm · Am · Bb · C · F · Gm
Grenade Chords – Banjo
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Dm · Am · Bb · C · F · Gm
Grenade Chords – Mandolin
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Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Dm · Am · Bb · C · F · Gm
Grenade Chords – Harmonica
Bruno Mars’s hit song about unrequited love and extreme sacrifice. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Pop Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret to match the original recording’s key of E, but these chords are written for open position in D.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
Pre-Chorus
G – A (×4)
Chorus
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G
Verse 2
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
Pre-Chorus
G – A (×4)
Chorus
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G
Bridge
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
D
Chorus
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G
Outro
D – Bm
G – A
D – Bm
G
Practice tip: Master the D to Bm transition, as it’s the core of the song’s emotional pull; practice it slowly with a metronome before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Grenade"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Dm, Am, Bb, C, F and Gm.
Is "Grenade" 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 "Grenade" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Grenade"?
It was written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Brody Brown, Claude Kelly, Andrew Wyatt, and released in 2010.