Dmtap to play
Ctap to play
Gmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Dm · C · Gm · Bb · F
Locked Out of Heaven Chords – Guitar
Dmtap to play
Ctap to play
Gmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Dm · C · Gm · Bb · F
Locked Out of Heaven Chords – Ukulele
Dmtap to play
Ctap to play
Gmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Dm · C · Gm · Bb · F
Locked Out of Heaven Chords – Piano
Dmtap to play
Ctap to play
Gmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Dm · C · Gm · Bb · F
Locked Out of Heaven Chords – Banjo
Dmtap to play
Ctap to play
Gmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Dm · C · Gm · Bb · F
Locked Out of Heaven Chords – Mandolin
Dmtap to play
Ctap to play
Gmtap to play
Bbtap to play
Ftap to play
Key
D
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Dm · C · Gm · Bb · F
Locked Out of Heaven Chords – Harmonica
Bruno Mars’s hit song blending reggae-pop with funk-rock energy. Intermediate difficulty in the key of D.
Driving Pop-Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Mute the strings with your strumming hand for the percussive verses, and open up for a full strum on the choruses.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
D
G
D
G
D
G – A
D
G – A
Chorus
D
G
A
Verse 2
D
G
D
G
D
G – A
D
G – A
Chorus
D
G
A
Bridge
G
A
D
G
A
D
G
A
D
G
A
D
Chorus
D
G
A
Outro
D
G
D
G
A
D
G
D
G
A
Practice tip: Work on the D, G, and A chord changes in isolation to build muscle memory, then focus on the rhythmic switch between the muted verse feel and the powerful, open chorus strums.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Locked Out of Heaven"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Dm, C, Gm, Bb and F.
Is "Locked Out of Heaven" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of D, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Locked Out of Heaven" in?
It is in the key of D.
Who wrote "Locked Out of Heaven"?
It was written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, and released in 2012.