Apologize Chords

Learn to play “Apologize” by One Republic on guitar — played in the key of Dm, using Dm, Bb, F and C. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.

Chords:DmBbFC

Chords for Apologize

Key: BBPM: 90Difficulty: EasyPop

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Dm Bb F C

I'm DmHolding On Your Rope, Got Me BbTen Feet Off The FGround C

And I'm DmHearing What You Say, But I BbJust Can't Make A FSound C

You DmTell Me That You Need Me, BbThen You Go And Cut Me FDown, But CWait...

You DmTell Me That You're Sorry, Didn't BbThink I'd Turn AFRound And CSay..

That It's DmToo Late To ApoloBbGize, It's FToo Late C

I Said It's DmToo Late To ApoloBbGize, It's FToo Late C

I'd DmTake Another Chance, Take A BbFall, Take A Shot For FYou C

And I DmNeed You Like A Heart Needs A BbBeat But That's Nothing FNew C Yeah Yeah

I DmLoved You With A Fire BbRed, Now It's Turning FBlue, And You CSay

Dm"Sorry" Like The Angel BbHeaven Let Me Think Was FYou, But I'm ACFraid

Chorus

That It's DmToo Late To Apolo[]Gize, It's FToo Late C

I Said It's DmToo Late To Apolo[]Gize, It's FToo Late C Woahooo Woah

Dm Bb F C

That It's DmToo Late To ApoloBbGize, It's FToo Late C

I Said It's DmToo Late To ApoloBbGize, It's FToo Late C

I Said It's DmToo Late To ApoloBbGize, FYeah C

I'm DmHolding On Your Rope, Got Me BbTen Feet Off The FGround C

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About Apologize

“Apologize” by One Republic is a well-known pop song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 4 chords — Dm, Bb, F and C — with the progression centred on Dm, Bb and F. Because it sticks to common open shapes, it's a great choice for beginners and campfire sing-alongs. Hover or tap any chord above to see its fingering, change the key with the transpose buttons, or set a capo to match the original recording.

Apologize — FAQ

What key is “Apologize” in?

“Apologize” by One Republic is in the key of Dm. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.

What chords do I need to play “Apologize”?

“Apologize” uses 4 chords: Dm, Bb, F and C.

Is “Apologize” easy to play on guitar?

Yes — “Apologize” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.

Who sings “Apologize”?

“Apologize” is performed by One Republic.

Is there a play-along video for “Apologize”?

Yes — a YouTube video is embedded on this page so you can play along at full tempo.

What genre is “Apologize”?

“Apologize” is categorised as Pop.