Easy guitar song

I'm Yours easy guitar chords for beginners

A relaxed four-chord loop for practicing smooth, even strumming.

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Quick answer

I'm Yours can be practiced as a beginner guitar song with G, D, Em, C. Start with one slow strum per chord, then add the Down, down-up with a bounce rhythm after the chord changes are steady.

Chords: G, D, Em, C
Progression: G - D - Em - C
Practice goal: build up toward about 76 BPM

ArtistJason Mraz

Beginner chordsG, D, Em, C

ProgressionG - D - Em - C

Strum ideaDown, down-up with a bounce

Practice tempo76 BPM

Before you play it

I'm Yours works best as a beginner song when you treat the chord loop as the lesson. Mute the strings, count the progression once, then play one slow downstroke per chord before adding the full strum.

Do not use speed as the test. The test is whether the next chord lands without stopping your strumming hand.

How to practice I'm Yours on guitar

1. Say the chords first

Read the progression out loud before you play. The goal is to know what comes next before your hand has to move.

2. Use one slow strum

Play one downstroke per beat until every chord rings clearly. Speed is the last thing to add.

3. Add the rhythm

Once the changes feel steady, try the strum pattern and keep the hand moving through each switch.

Chord shapes used in this song

G guitar chord

e|---3---
B|---0---
G|---0---
D|---0---
A|---2---
E|---3---

D guitar chord

e|---2---
B|---3---
G|---2---
D|---0---
A|---x---
E|---x---

Em guitar chord

e|---0---
B|---0---
G|---0---
D|---2---
A|---2---
E|---0---

C guitar chord

e|---0---
B|---1---
G|---0---
D|---2---
A|---3---
E|---x---

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Common questions

Is I'm Yours easy on guitar?

I'm Yours is beginner-friendly if you already know G, D, Em, C and slow the rhythm down before playing at song speed.

What chords do I need for I'm Yours?

Use these beginner chord shapes: G, D, Em, C.

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