Easy Key: Dm 110 BPM
Grenade
Bruno Mars
Chords: Dm Am Bb F C A
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Strumming Pattern
Lyrics
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[Verse]
Dm – Am – Bb – F
[Chorus]
Bb – C – Dm – A – Dm
💡 Tips
- • Bruno Mars dramatic hit
- • Great dynamics
- • From Doo-Wops & Hooligans
🎵 Did You Know?
- • Released 2010
- • Over-the-top romantic declarations
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How to Play "Grenade" on Ukulele
"Grenade" by Bruno Mars is one of the most popular songs to learn on ukulele, and for good reason — it uses just 6 simple chords (Dm, Am, Bb, F, C, A) and has a catchy strumming pattern that's perfect for beginners.
The song is played in the key of Dm at around 110 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
- Dm — Standard fingering
- Am — Just one finger on the 2nd fret of the G string
- Bb — Standard fingering
- F — Two fingers: 2nd fret G string, 1st fret E string
- C — The easiest chord — one finger on the 3rd fret of the A string
- A — 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.