Easy On Me

How to play Easy On Me by Adele on guitar

Easy On Me is a great song to learn because it stays gentle and emotional, so you can focus on clean changes and a steady feel. At about 120 BPM, it should feel calm rather than rushed, and the opening progression gives you a clear loop to settle into.

You will use a mix of open shapes and barre shapes, so the main challenge is moving smoothly between them. The open shapes are F, C, Am, and Dm, while the harder barre shapes are A#, Gm, and Cm. Watch the change from A# to F to C to F, since that first movement can make the whole part feel less stable if you rush it.

Start by learning the chord shapes one at a time, then practice the opening progression slowly until the switches feel automatic. After that, loop the full sequence at a comfortable tempo and only speed up when each change sounds clean. Keep your hand relaxed, and let the song build naturally as you gain confidence.

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.