Uptown Funk
The story behind the song
This song channels the spirit of 1980s funk music, built around a jam that Bruno Mars and his band played on tour. It's a "joyous, energetic, and feel-good" track, with lyrics that celebrate fashion, self-love, and a confident, charismatic attitude. The writing process involved several intense sessions across various locations, with Mark Ronson and Bruno Mars refining the song over many months. When you play this song, you're tapping into a vibrant, swaggering energy.
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Uptown Funk
by Mark Ronson
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About Uptown Funk Chords by Mark Ronson
Learn how to play Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Uptown Funk chords”, “Uptown Funk guitar chords”, or “Mark Ronson Uptown Funk chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Uptown Funk chords and for experienced players who want accurate Uptown Funk lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include Dm, G7, Am, D5, D#5, E5.
FAQ — Uptown Funk by Mark Ronson
How do I play "Uptown Funk" by Mark Ronson on guitar?
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Can I transpose "Uptown Funk" to a different key?
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Can I see chord diagrams for "Uptown Funk"?
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Is "Uptown Funk" easy to play on guitar?
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What key is "Uptown Funk" in?
The chords for "Uptown Funk" show the original chord names (including Dm, G7, Am, D5, D#5, E5). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.