Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile

How to play Lady Gaga, Bruno Mars - Die With A Smile by Unknown on guitar

This song is a strong beginner pick because it sits in a steady groove and lets you focus on clean changes instead of flashy technique. You get a big, emotional feel right away, and the opening progression gives you a clear pattern to settle into.

Most of the easy work comes from the open shapes A, D, and E, while the harder barre shapes are C#m, F#m, Bm, B, F#, and G#m. The main change to watch is the move between C#m and F#m, then back to A and C#m, since that shift can feel tight at first.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly until your fingers land cleanly every time. Then add the rest of the chord flow in small chunks, keeping your changes even and relaxed. Once that feels solid, bring it up to tempo and focus on staying steady through the barre chords.

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.