What key is "Count On Me" in?

"Count On Me" by Bruno Mars is in the key of C with a tempo of 176 BPM. Difficulty: easy.

Is "Count On Me" easy to play on piano?

Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.

Can I play "Count On Me" without reading sheet music?

Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.

What chords are used in "Count On Me"?

This arrangement of "Count On Me" uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, G.

How long does it take to learn "Count On Me" on piano?

1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.

What other songs by Bruno Mars can I play here?

Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.

Lyrics

Uh huh.

If you (C)ev er find your turn in’, and you in the mid dle of the sea,

I’ll sail the world

to find you.

And If you (C)ev er find your self lost in the dark, and you can’t see,

ev I’ll be the light

to guide you.

We find out what we’re made of

when we are called to help our friends in need.

You can (C)count on me like (Em)“one, two, three.” I’ll be there,

and (F)I know when I need it.

I can (C)count on you like (Em)“four, three two,” and you’ll be there,

’cause that’s what friends are s’posed to do, oh, yeah.

Ooh,

ooh,

(F)yeah,

(G)yeah.

If you’re (C)toss in’ and you’re turn in’, and you just the can’t dle fall a sleep,

I’ll sing a song

be side you.

And if you (C)ev er for your get how much you real ly mean to me,

ev I’ll be I will

re mind you.

We find out what we’re made of

when we are called to help our friends in need.

You can (C)count on me like (Em)“one, two, three.” I’ll be there,

and (F)I know when I need it.

I can (C)count on you like (Em)“four, three two,” and you’ll be there,

’cause that’s what friends are s’posed to do, oh, yeah.

Ooh,

ooh,

(F)yeah,

(G)yeah.

If you’re (G)yeah.

You’ll (Dm)al ways have my (Em)shoul der when you (Am)cry.

I’ll (Dm)nev er let go, (Em)nev er say good (Am)cry.

I’ll (F)bye.

(G)You know you can

you can count on me, ’cause I can count on (C)you.

Count On Me by Bruno Mars

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Easy piano arrangement in the key of C at 176 BPM. Difficulty: easy. Color-coded notes — no sheet-reading skill required.

Teacher’s notes

This arrangement is a great way to build your left-hand "oompah" bass pattern — that bouncy alternation between a single bass note and the chord above it, which gives the song its upbeat feel.

At 176 BPM it moves quickly, so start at half tempo and lock in your left hand alone before adding the melody.

Your seven chords are all diatonic to C major, meaning no sharps or flats, but watch the shift from Dm to Dm7 — that added C note is subtle and easy to miss.

The Em chord tends to trip people up too, since it appears less often and your fingers forget where to land.

Loop those two transitions until they're automatic.

Once both hands feel steady separately, combine them in short four-bar phrases rather than top-to-bottom runs.

This is the piece that will make oompah bass feel natural in your hands for every pop song that follows.

About “Count On Me”

What key is "Count On Me" in?: "Count On Me" by Bruno Mars is in the key of C with a tempo of 176 BPM. Difficulty: easy.
Is "Count On Me" easy to play on piano?: Yes — this arrangement is rated easy, meaning it uses simple chord patterns and a manageable tempo. Most beginners can play through it in 1-3 practice sessions using our color-coded notes.
Can I play "Count On Me" without reading sheet music?: Yes. Our player offers a falling-notes mode (Synthesia-style) and a beginner mode with color-coded keys — both let you play along without reading traditional notation.
What chords are used in "Count On Me"?: This arrangement of "Count On Me" uses 7 chords: Am, C, Dm, Dm7, Em, F, G.
How long does it take to learn "Count On Me" on piano?: 1–3 short practice sessions for the basics; 2–3 weeks to perform confidently with both hands.
What other songs by Bruno Mars can I play here?: Try "VERSACE ON THE FLOOR", "JUST THE WAY YOU ARE", "THAT'S WHAT I LIKE". All are available in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.