Easy Key: C 88 BPM

Count on Me

Bruno Mars

Chords:
C
Em
Am
G
F
Dm
Transpose: 0
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Strumming Pattern

(Feel-good acoustic strum)
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[Verse]

C Em Am G

[Chorus]

C Em Am G F C Dm G

💡 Tips

  • Great friendship song
  • Practice Em to Am transition
  • Perfect for singalongs

🎵 Did You Know?

  • Written for Sesame Street
  • Released in 2010

⏱️ Practice with Metronome

Set to 88 BPM for this song

How to Play "Count on Me" on Ukulele

"Count on Me" by Bruno Mars is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 6 simple chords (C, Em, Am, G, F, Dm) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for beginners.

The song is played in the key of C at around 88 BPM. Focus on getting the chord transitions smooth before worrying about speed — the strumming pattern () will come naturally once your fingers know where to go.

Chord Breakdown

  • C — The easiest chord — one finger on the 3rd fret of the A string
  • Em — Standard fingering
  • Am — Just one finger on the 2nd fret of the G string
  • G — Three fingers forming a triangle shape
  • F — Two fingers: 2nd fret G string, 1st fret E string
  • Dm — Standard fingering

Once you've mastered this song, check out similar easy songs like I'm Yours or Hey Soul Sister that use the same chord progression.