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Can't Buy Me Love

IntermediateBarre ChordsMarty Music
7:06/12K views/Apr 2026
7:06·12K views·Apr 2026·Released 1964·Taught by Marty Music
Barre ChordsRockKey of C172 BPM
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Chords

I-IV-V-I

What you'll learn

  • How to play the main chord progression
  • Dominant 7th chords
  • 12-bar blues structure
  • Basic strumming patterns
  • Bluesy/jazzy chord variations

About this lesson

In this lesson, I’ll show you how to play “Can’t Buy Me Love” by The Beatles on guitar. It’s a super fun classic with mostly easy chords, plus a few bluesy/jazzy upgrades if you want to spice it up. This song is a fantastic way to practice your dominant 7th chords and a simple 12-bar blues structure in the key of C. If you're working on your rhythm playing and chord transitions, this is a great one to add to your list. 🎸 Grab my FREE Ultimate Guitar Guide → https://www.martymusic.com/the-ultimate-guitar-guide-ebook 🎵 More Guitar Lessons & FREE Courses: https://www.martymusic.com/free-courses

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