Bruno Mars - I Just Might

How to play Bruno Mars - I Just Might by Bruno Mars on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because it moves at a steady pace and gives you a chance to lock into a simple, confident groove. You get a clear minor-key feel, and once the changes settle in, it feels smooth and controlled rather than rushed.

Most of the shapes are open, but you will need to handle a few barre chords, so the left hand has to stay relaxed and ready. The main thing to watch is the opening move from Dm to Cm and then to C#m, since that shift asks for quick fretboard changes and clean pressure on the harder shapes.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly, then practice the open shapes by themselves until they feel automatic. After that, add the barre chords one at a time, and only then bring the whole sequence up toward tempo. Keep the changes even and let speed come last.

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.