Zara Larsson - Lush Life

How to play Zara Larsson - Lush Life by Dan Music on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because the groove is steady, the harmony is clear, and it feels upbeat without being too busy. At about 120 BPM, you get a light, driving pop feel that is fun to lock into once the changes start to settle in.

You will use a mix of open shapes and barre shapes, so the main challenge is moving cleanly between them. F and Dm are easier to grab, while Cm and A# ask for more hand strength and accuracy. The change to watch most closely is the opening move from F to Dm to Cm and back to F, since that shift sets the shape of the whole song.

Start by looping just the opening progression slowly, then add the full chord cycle once your fingers land cleanly. Practice the barre shapes on their own, then alternate them with the open shapes until the movement feels natural. When that is comfortable, bring it up to tempo and aim for smooth, even changes rather than speed first.

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.