What Lovers Do Chords
Learn to play “What Lovers Do” by Maroon 5 on guitar — played in the key of C, using C, Em, D and G. It's an easy, beginner-friendly arrangement using common open chords. Place a capo on fret 3 to match the original. Use the interactive player to transpose to your vocal range, add a capo, and autoscroll hands-free while you strum.
Chords for What Lovers Do
About What Lovers Do
“What Lovers Do” by Maroon 5 is a popular song that sits comfortably on acoustic guitar. This arrangement uses 4 chords — C, Em, D and G — with the progression centred on C, Em and D. 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.
What Lovers Do — FAQ
What key is “What Lovers Do” in?
“What Lovers Do” by Maroon 5 is in the key of C. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords do I need to play “What Lovers Do”?
“What Lovers Do” uses 4 chords: C, Em, D and G.
Is “What Lovers Do” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “What Lovers Do” is rated easy and uses common open chords, so beginners can pick it up quickly.
Do I need a capo to play “What Lovers Do”?
Yes — place a capo on fret 3.
Who sings “What Lovers Do”?
“What Lovers Do” is performed by Maroon 5.