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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Talking to the Moon Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Talking to the Moon Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Talking to the Moon Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Talking to the Moon Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Talking to the Moon Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · F · C · G
Talking to the Moon Chords – Harmonica
Bruno Mars’s emotive ballad about longing for a distant loved one. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle strum and let the chords ring out to match the song’s mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G
Am
F
G
Am
Chorus
F
G
C
F
G
C
Am
F
G
Verse 2
C
G
Am
F
G
Am
F
G
Chorus
F
G
C
F
G
C
Am
F
G
Bridge
Am
F
G
Am
F
G
C
Chorus
F
G
C
F
G
C
Am
F
G
Practice tip: Master the C, G, Am, F chord progression slowly before adding the strum pattern, as it forms the core of the entire song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Talking to the Moon"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, F, C and G.
Is "Talking to the Moon" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Talking to the Moon" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Talking to the Moon"?
It was written by Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Jeff Bhasker, Albert Winkler, and released in 2010.