Could you Be Loved

How to play Could you Be Loved by Bob Marley on guitar

These are the sounding chords. With a capo on fret 2 you play C, Am, F, Dm, Em, G and more, the shapes the player above shows.

Could You Be Loved is a great song to learn because it locks into a steady, upbeat groove and feels instantly recognizable. You get a strong rhythmic workout without needing anything too flashy, and the D major setting keeps it bright and driving. At about 120 BPM, it should feel lively but manageable once your hands settle in.

The chart uses a mix of open shapes and barre shapes. D, G, Em, and A are the easier open chords, while Bm and F#m need more hand strength and cleaner fretting. Watch the move from D to Bm, since that change can slow you down if you do not prepare your fingers early.

Start by looping the opening progression D - Bm - G - D slowly until the chord changes feel smooth. Then add the rest of the chart in small sections, keeping your strums even and relaxed. Once the shapes are reliable, bring the tempo up little by little until you can stay locked into the groove.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.