Make You Feel My Love — Quick Answer & Harmonic Definition

Make You Feel My Love uses the chords Bb, F, Gm, Eb in the key of Bb. The progression follows a I–V–vi–IV pattern. This is a beginner-level song.

Pop · 2008 · Beginner

Make You Feel My Love

by Adele
Key of Bb 120 BPM Beginner

Chord Sheet

Key of Bb · Progression: I–V–vi–IV

Bb
chord 1
F
chord 2
Gm
chord 3
Eb
chord 4
Chord Loop
Bb — F — Gm — Eb — ...
Roman Numeral Analysis
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Key
Bb
Tempo
120 BPM
Chords
4
Genre
Pop

Practice Tips for Make You Feel My Love

  • →Start at 60 BPM (50% tempo) until chord changes feel smooth.
  • →Loop just the Bb→F transition repeatedly — this is often the hardest change.
  • →Use our Metronome set to 120 BPM for precise timing practice.
  • →Click any chord above to see its full piano keyboard and guitar fingering diagram.

How to Play Make You Feel My Love by Adele

Make You Feel My Love (2008) is a beginner-level pop song that uses 4 chords: Bb, F, Gm, Eb in the key of Bb. The chord progression is I–V–vi–IV.

Chord Breakdown

  • Bb — major chord, bright and stable
  • F — major chord, bright and stable
  • Gm — minor chord, darker emotional sound
  • Eb — major chord, bright and stable

About Make You Feel My Love

"Make You Feel My Love" by Adele (released 2008) is one of the most recognizable pop songs ever recorded. Its 4-chord structure demonstrates how a simple progression can create an emotionally powerful and memorable piece of music. The combination of Bb, F, Gm creates a harmonic loop that feels both complete and constantly forward-moving.

Learning Make You Feel My Love as a Beginner

If you're learning to play Make You Feel My Love, start by getting comfortable with each chord individually before trying to switch between them. The goal is to make each chord change automatic — your fingers should know where to go without you having to think about it. Practice the chord loop slowly with a metronome, and you'll be playing the full song within a few weeks.

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Metronome
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Make You Feel My Love by Adele — FAQ

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What chords are in Make You Feel My Love by Adele?

Make You Feel My Love uses the chords Bb, F, Gm, Eb in the key of Bb.

The progression follows a I–V–vi–IV pattern. This is a beginner-level song.

What key is Make You Feel My Love in?

Make You Feel My Love by Adele is in the key of Bb.

The primary chords are Bb, F, Gm.

What is the tempo of Make You Feel My Love?

Make You Feel My Love is played at approximately 120 BPM.

This is a faster tempo — practice slowly first before bringing it to full speed. Use our free metronome to practice at exactly 120 BPM.

What strumming pattern does Make You Feel My Love use?

Make You Feel My Love is typically in 4/4 time.

A common strumming pattern is down-down-up-up-down-up (DDUUDU) or simplified all-down for beginners. Focus on getting chord changes smooth before adding strumming complexity.

How do I play Bb chord on guitar?

Bb is the main chord in Make You Feel My Love.

See our chord library for the Bb chord diagram with exact fingering.

Can I play Make You Feel My Love on piano?

Yes! Make You Feel My Love sounds great on piano.

Play the chords Bb, F, Gm, Eb in root position or inversions. Left hand plays bass notes (root of each chord), right hand plays chord voicings. This is a beginner-level arrangement.

Is Make You Feel My Love beginner-friendly?

Yes! Make You Feel My Love is rated Beginner difficulty.

It uses 4 main chords (Bb, F, Gm), all easy open or basic chords. One of the best songs for new players to learn.

What is the chord progression in Make You Feel My Love?

The main progression in Make You Feel My Love is Bb – F – Gm – Eb (Roman numeral: I–V–vi–IV).

This 4-chord pattern repeats throughout most of the song.

Can I transpose Make You Feel My Love to a different key?

Yes! Make You Feel My Love is in Bb.

To make it easier, try transposing to G or D using a capo. A capo changes your effective key while keeping the same chord shapes. Use our Transpose Tool to convert all chord names automatically.

What genre is Make You Feel My Love?

Make You Feel My Love by Adele is a Pop song from 2008.

Its 4-chord progression (Bb, F, Gm, Eb) translates naturally to different tempos and styles, making it a popular cover choice for musicians of all levels.