# Playing "P.S. I Love You" by The Beatles on Guitar
The Beatles' original "P.S. I Love You" is an early pop ballad, known for its gentle, steady rhythm and simple chord progression. The song’s laid-back feel makes it accessible for beginner guitarists, while offering opportunities to practice smooth chord transitions.
Strumming Pattern
Use a simple down-down-up-up-down-up (D-D-U-U-D-U) strumming pattern for a relaxed feel. Beginners can also use just downstrokes to start. Keep the rhythm steady and gentle to match the song’s mellow vibe.
Chord Transitions
The main chords are G, D, A, Em, Bm, Bb, and C. Most of the song alternates between G and D, with occasional transitions to A and Em. Practice moving between G and D, and D to A, as these changes occur frequently.
Bm and Bb may be challenging for beginners as they are barre chords. For Bm, focus on barring the second fret and forming the chord shape slowly. For Bb, try the easier “mini” barre version on the first fret (barre the first two strings with your index finger and use your other fingers for the chord).
Tips
Pause before the chorus to prepare for Em and the quick shifts to D, A, and Bm. The Bb–C–D sequence at the end of the chorus and outro is quick; isolate and practice these transitions separately. Use a capo on the second fret if you want to match the original key.
Keep your strumming hand relaxed and focus on accuracy over speed. With practice, this song provides a great foundation for mastering chord changes and basic rhythm guitar.