Marry You by Bruno Mars

Key: F · 99 BPM · 4/4

Marry You by Bruno Mars is written in F major. Its chords cycle through the ii-V-I progression — jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater): F-Gm-Bb. At 99 BPM, it moves at a relaxed, mid-tempo pace.

The progression

This song follows the ii-V-I progression (Jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater)) in F major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the ii-V-I progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
Capo 1EE-F#m-A
Capo 3DD-Em-G
Capo 5CC-Dm-F

Chord chart

  • 0:00 F
  • 0:03 Gm
  • 0:06 Bb
  • 0:09 F
  • 0:15 Gm
  • 0:19 Bb
  • 0:22 F
  • 0:28 Gm
  • 0:31 Bb
  • 0:35 F
  • 0:41 Gm
  • 0:45 Bb
  • 0:47 F
  • 0:54 Gm
  • 0:57 Bb
  • 1:00 F
  • 1:06 Gm
  • 1:10 Bb
  • 1:13 F
  • 1:19 Gm
  • 1:22 Bb
  • 1:26 F
  • 1:32 Gm
  • 1:35 Bb
  • 1:38 F
  • 1:45 Gm
  • 1:50 Bb
  • 1:51 F
  • 1:57 Gm
  • 2:01 Bb
  • 2:04 F
  • 2:10 Gm
  • 2:13 Bb
  • 2:16 F
  • 2:23 Gm
  • 2:26 Bb
  • 2:29 F
  • 2:35 Gm
  • 2:39 Bb
  • 2:42 F
  • 2:48 Gm
  • 2:51 Bb
  • 2:54 F
  • 3:01 Gm
  • 3:04 Bb
  • 3:07 F
  • 3:14 Gm
  • 3:17 Bb
  • 3:20 F
  • 3:26 Gm
  • 3:30 Bb
  • 3:33 F

Frequently asked questions

What key is Marry You in?

Marry You is in F major.

What chords does Marry You use?

The core of Marry You cycles through F, Gm, Bb (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Marry You?

Marry You runs at 99 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Marry You use?

Marry You follows the ii-V-I progression. It's a jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater).

What capo should I use for Marry You?

Capo 1 and play E major shapes — that gets you open chords instead of barring in F major.