[D] ([Em]the whole [G] song)
[a]Its beautiful night,
Were looking for something dumb to doHey baby,
I think I wanna marry youIs it the look in your eyes,
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby,
I think I wanna marry youWell I know this little chapel on the boulevard we can go,
No one will know,
Come on girl
[a]Who cares if were trashed got pocket full of cash we can blow,
Shots of patron,
And its on girl
Dont say no, no, no, no-no;
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah;
And well go, go, go, go-goIf youre ready, like Im ready
[a]Cause its beautiful night,
Were looking for something dumb to doHey baby,
I think I wanna marry youIs it the look in your eyes,
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby,
I think I wanna marry you
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[a]Ill go get ring let the choir bells sing like oooh,
Bruno Mars Marry You lyrics found on http://www.directlyrics.com/bruno-mars-marry-you-lyrics.html
So whatcha wanna do?
Lets just run girl
If we wake up and you wanna break up thats cool
No, I wont blame you;
It was fun girl
Dont say no, no, no, no-no;
Just say yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah;
And well go, go, go, go-goIf youre ready, like Im ready
[a]Cause its beautiful night,
Were looking for something dumb to doHey baby,
I think I wanna marry youIs it the look in your eyes,
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby,
I think I wanna marry youJust say I do,
Tell me right now baby,
Tell me right now baby. x2
[a]Cause its beautiful night,
Were looking for something dumb to doHey baby,
I think I wanna marry youIs it the look in your eyes,
Or is it this dancing juice?
Who cares baby,
I think I wanna marry you
[E]For more simple guitar tabs, -mail Jasmine Or Kheno:
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infoAbout This Song
Song Fundamentals
KeyD (D Major)
Tempo / BPM
145 BPM (Approx.)
TuningStandard
Time Signature4/4
Difficulty LevelEasy
Capo PositionCapo Fret 2
Chord Count4 Unique Chords
GenreDance Pop
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Strumming Pattern↓ - ↓ ✕ - ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ - ↓ - ↓ ✕
Time Signature 4/4
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Marry You by Bruno Mars is played in the key of D. Originally recorded in the sounding key of D, 'Marry You' by Bruno Mars is best approached with a Capo placed on Fret 2, enabling guitarists to execute friendly C shapes while fully preserving the studio pitch. The song relies exclusively on open cowboy chords (D, Em, G, E), letting beginners concentrate on tone clarity, ringing string resonance, and sustain without encountering demanding barre finger fatigue. The primary progression challenge lies in switching between D and Em: keep your fingers hovering close to the fretboard rather than flying off between changes. Set your metronome at an initial practice tempo of 104 BPM in 4/4 time to master the '↓ - ↓ ✕ - ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ - ↓ - ↓ ✕' strumming groove, emphasizing steady downstrokes on beats one and three before accelerating toward the studio speed of 145 BPM.
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for Marry You by Bruno Mars: sounding in D (Capo Fret 2, shape C) at 145 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ✕ - ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ - ↓ - ↓ ✕').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in D (Capo on Fret 2 (played in C shape)) at 145 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Fingering: 100% open chords (D, Em, G, E) requiring zero barre finger pressure.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from D to Em requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ✕ - ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ ✕ ↓ - ↓ - ↓ ✕' by starting at 104 BPM before accelerating to studio 145 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
I – ii – IV – II
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
DEmGE
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
This song focuses on a minimalist 4-chord foundation.
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyDAcoustic pitch of original recording
Capo Fret 2sync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyCOpen chord finger positions
Placing a Capo on Fret 2 transforms fingering into C, maintaining D sound without complex barre chords.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family D
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of D. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IDTonic
iiEmSupertonic
iiiF#mMediant
IVGSubdominant
VADominant
viBmSubmediant
vii°C#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Easy
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleUses 4 unique chords throughout the song
check_circleAll open position chords, zero barre chords required
check_circleFast tempo (145 BPM) requires quick chord transitions
check_circleCapo on fret 2 is recommended for optimal finger comfort
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: D•TEMPO:
145 BPM (Approx.)
•PROG: I – ii – IV – II•DIFF: 2/5•CAPO: 2
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ Marry You
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for Marry You (Bruno Mars)?
To play the Easy Chords for Marry You, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords with Capo on Fret 2 to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for Marry You?
The original recording key for Marry You by Bruno Mars is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
Yes, ChordGitar.in features touch-free Auto-Scroll with speed control, as well as an integrated player so your tempo and rhythm practice stays precise.
