Ftap to play
Amtap to play
Bbtap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
F · Am · Bb · C
Just the Way You Are Chords – Guitar
Ftap to play
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Bbtap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
F · Am · Bb · C
Just the Way You Are Chords – Ukulele
Ftap to play
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Bbtap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
F · Am · Bb · C
Just the Way You Are Chords – Piano
Ftap to play
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Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
F · Am · Bb · C
Just the Way You Are Chords – Banjo
Ftap to play
Amtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
F · Am · Bb · C
Just the Way You Are Chords – Mandolin
Ftap to play
Amtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ctap to play
Key
F
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
F · Am · Bb · C
Just the Way You Are Chords – Harmonica
Bruno Mars’s hit love song about appreciating a partner’s natural beauty. Beginner difficulty in the key of F.
Pop Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light touch on the upstrokes to keep the feel gentle and romantic.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F – Bb
F – C
Gm – Bb
F – Bb
F – C
Gm – Bb
Chorus
F – Bb
C – Am
Bb – F
C – Bb
Verse 2
F – Bb
F – C
Gm – Bb
F – Bb
F – C
Gm – Bb
Chorus
F – Bb
C – Am
Bb – F
C – Bb
Bridge
F – Bb
C – Am
Bb – F
C – Bb
Chorus
F – Bb
C – Am
Bb – F
C – Bb
Outro
F
Bb
F
C
F – C – Bb
F
Practice tip: Master the F to Bb transition, as it’s the most common change in this song. Practice switching between these two chords slowly before adding the strum pattern.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Just the Way You Are"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: F, Am, Bb and C.
Is "Just the Way You Are" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of F, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Just the Way You Are" in?
It is in the key of F.
Who wrote "Just the Way You Are"?
It was written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Khalil Walton, Khari Cain, and released in 2010.