: For ukulele players, the Ukulele Chords usually follow the C, F, G7 progression.

The easiest way for many beginners to play this is in the key of . It only requires three basic open chords: D , G , and A7 . D Major : The "home" chord. G Major : Used for the "Oh Lord" and "worked hard" sections.

"Mercedes Benz" by Janis Joplin was originally performed (vocals only) in the key of Eb Major . Because there are no instruments on the original recording, you can play it in any key that fits your vocal range.

: Janis often kept time by tapping her foot or banging a surface. You can mimic this on guitar by slapping the strings on beats 2 and 4.

Here is how the chords fall over the first verse in the common key of D: (Intro: D D D D D)

You can find full interactive tabs and different versions on sites like Ultimate-Guitar or Songsterr . Mercedes Benz Chords by Janis Joplin

Oh Lord, won't you buy me a (G) Mercedes (D) Benz? (D) My friends all drive Porsches, and I must (A7) make amends. (D) Worked hard all my lifetime, no (G) help from my (D) friends, (D) So oh! Lord, won't you buy me a (A7) Mercedes (D) Benz? Playing Tips

Buy Me A Mercedes Benz Chords May 2026

: For ukulele players, the Ukulele Chords usually follow the C, F, G7 progression.

: Janis often kept time by tapping her foot or banging a surface. You can mimic this on guitar by slapping the strings on beats 2 and 4. : For ukulele players, the Ukulele Chords usually

Here is how the chords fall over the first verse in the common key of D: (Intro: D D D D D)

You can find full interactive tabs and different versions on sites like Ultimate-Guitar or Songsterr . Mercedes Benz Chords by Janis Joplin D Major : The "home" chord