LOVE ME DO (THE BEATLES)
GUITAR LESSON
Original Tempo: 148bpm | Video Tempo: 60bpm
Learn how to play Love Me Do by The Beatles with this beginner-friendly guitar lesson. In the video below, I’ll guide you through the simple open chords, an easy strumming pattern, and a few rhythm tips inspired by the original recording. On this page, you’ll also find clear chord diagrams, step-by-step strumming advice, and a detailed chord guide with timestamps to help you follow along at your own pace. Whether you’re brand new to guitar or looking to add a classic Beatles tune to your setlist, this lesson will give you the confidence to play Love Me Do.
CHORDS
STANDARD CHORDS
EASIER ALTERNATIVES
STRUMMING PATTERN
Use the same strumming pattern throughout this song.
CHORD GUIDE
INTRO 1 (0:00)
|G |C | (x3)
|G |G |
VERSE 1 (0:13)
G C
Love, love me do.
G C
You know I love you.
G C
I'll always be true, so...
CHORUS 1 (0:22)
C G
Please, love me do.
INTRO 2 (0:28)
|G |C | (X2)
Whoa, love me do
VERSE 2 (0:35)
G C
Love, love me do.
G C
You know I love you.
G C
I'll always be true, so...
CHORUS 2 (0:44)
C G
Please, love me do.
INTRO 3 (0:49)
|G |C |
Whoa,
|G |G |
Love me do
BRIDGE 1 (0:55)
D
Someone to love,
C G
somebody new.
D
Someone to love,
C G
Someone like you.
VERSE 3 (1:08)
G C
Love, love me do.
G C
You know I love you.
G C
I'll always be true, so...
CHORUS 3 (1:19)
C G
Please, love me do.
INTRO 4 (1:23)
|G |C |
Whoa,
|G |G |
Love me do
BRIDGE 2 - HARM. SOLO (1:30)
|D | % |C |G | (x2)
|G | % | % | % |
VERSE 4 (1:48)
G C
Love, love me do.
G C
You know I love you.
G C
I'll always be true, so...
CHORUS 4 (1:58)
C G
Please, love me do.
INTRO 5 (2:03)
|G |C |
Whoa,
|G |G |
Love me do
REPEAT G to C UNTIL FADE...
Copyright Disclaimer
This file is the authors work and represents my interpretation of the song. It is intended solely for private study, scholarship, or research. The chord charts and lesson sheets provided are simplified resources to support online learning. For official sheet music, I highly recommend purchasing from licensed publishers such as Hal Leonard or Musicnotes.