Grenade

by Bruno Mars
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Lyrics

(Dm)Eas y come, eas y go, that’s just how you live, oh.

the (Am)Take, il take, said take it all, get but you nev er give.

(Dm)Should ’ve known you was trou ble from the first you kiss, had your (Am)eyes wide my o pen.

rip the brakes (CN.C.)Why were they o pen?

(Woo!) (Dm)Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash.

You tossed it in the trash, you did.

To give me all your love is all I ev er asked, ’cause what you don’t un der stand (CN.C.)is I’d catch a gre nade for ya.

(Bb)(Yeah, (F)yeah.) Throw my (C)hand on a blade for ya.

(Bb)(Yeah, (F)yeah.) I’d jump in (C)front of a train for ya.

(Bb)(Yeah, (F)yeah.) You know I’d (C)do an y thing for ya.

(Bb)(Yeah, (F)yeah.) Oh, (C)oh.

I would (Bb)go through all this pain,

take a (F)bul let straight (A)through my brain.

(C)Yes, I would die for you ba by, (CN.C.)but you won’t do the same.

No, no, no, no.

(Dm)Black, y black, black and blue beat me till I’m numb.

Tell the (Am)Take, il take, said hey when you get back to where you’re from.

(Dm)Mad wom an, bad wom an, ble that’s just what you are, yeah.

You’ll (Am)smile in my face then rip the brakes (CN.C.)Why out my car.

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(Woo!) (Dm)Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash.

You tossed it in the trash, you did.

To give me all your love is all I ev er asked, ’cause what you don’t un der stand (CN.C.)is I’d catch a gre nade for ya.

(Bb)(Yeah, (F)yeah.) Throw my (C)hand on a blade for ya.

(Bb)(Yeah, (F)yeah.) I’d jump in (C)front of a train for ya.

(Bb)(Yeah, (F)yeah.) You know I’d (C)do an y thing for ya.

(Bb)(Yeah, (F)yeah.) Oh, (C)oh.

I would (Bb)go through all this pain,

take a (F)bul let straight (A)through my brain.

(C)Yes, I would die for you ba by, (CN.C.)but you won’t do the same.

No, no, no, no.

If my bod y was on fire,

ooh, you’d watch me burn down in flames.

You said you loved me.

You’re a li ar cause you (CN.C.)nev er, (CN.C.)ev er, (CN.C.)ev er (CN.C.)did ba by.

But (A)dar (CN.C.)ling I’ll still catch a gre nade for ya.

(Bb)(Yeah, (F)yeah.) Throw my (C)hand on a blade for ya.

(Bb)(Yeah, (F)yeah.) I’d jump in (C)front of a train for ya.

(Bb)(Yeah, (F)yeah.) You know I’d (C)do an y thing for ya.

(Bb)(Yeah, (F)yeah.) Oh.

I would (Bb)go through all this pain,

take a bul let (A)straight through my (Dm)brain.

(C)Yes, I would die for you ba by, (CN.C.)but you won’t do the same.

No, you won’t do the same.

You would n’t do the same.

Ooh, you’ll nev er do the same.

No, no, no, no.

Grenade — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Grenade" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of F, 120 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Grenade”

Can I play "Grenade" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Grenade" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Grenade" by Bruno Mars played in?
Grenade is arranged in the key of F on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Grenade"?
The arrangement plays at 120 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Grenade" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Grenade"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Grenade"?
"Grenade" was originally performed by Bruno Mars. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Grenade"?
This arrangement uses 7 chords: A, Am, Bb, C, Dm, F, Gm7.
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 in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Grenade"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Grenade" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Grenade"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Grenade" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.