Moves Like Jagger | Chords + Lyrics
Intro
||: (B11) Bm7 :|| x4
||: (E11) Em7 :|| x4
Verse 1
| Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 |
You shoot for the stars, if it feels right. And in for my heart, if you feel like.
| Em7 | Em7 | Em7 | Em7 |
Can take me away, and make it okay, I swear I’ll behave.
| Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 |
You wanted control, so we waited. I put on a show, now I make it.
| Em7 | Em7 | Em7 | Em7 |
You say I’m a kid, my ego is big, I don’t give a sh*t. And it goes like this:
Chorus 1
| Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 |
Take me by the tongue and I’ll know you. Kiss me ’til you’re drunk and I’ll show you.
| Em7 | Em7 | Em7 | Em7 |
Want the moves like Jagger, I’ve got the moves like Jagger. I’ve got the moves like Jagger.
| Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 |
I don’t even try to control you. Look into my eyes and I’ll own you.
| Em7 | Em7 | Em7 | Em7 |
With the moves like Jagger, I’ve got the moves like Jagger. I’ve got the moves like Jagger.
Verse 2
| Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 |
Baby it’s hard, when you feel like you’re broken in scar, nothing feels right.
| Em7 | Em7 | Em7 | N.C |
But when you’re with me, I make you believe, that I’ve got the key.
| Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 |
Oh, so get in the car, we can ride it, wherever you want, get inside it.
| Em7 | Em7 | Em7 | Em7 |
And you wanna steer, but I’m shifting gear, I’ll take it from here, and it goes like this:
Chorus 2
| Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 |
Take me by the tongue and I’ll know you. Kiss til you’re drunk and I’ll show.
| Em7 | Em7 | Em7 | N.C |
You want the moves like Jagger, I’ve got the moves like Jagger. I’ve got the moves like Jagger.
| Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 |
I don’t even try to control you. Look into my eyes and I’ll own you.
| Em7 | Em7 | Em7 | Em7 |
With the moves like Jagger. I’ve got the moves like Jagger. I’ve got the moves like Jagger.
Verse 3 (Christina)
||: N.C :|| x4
You wanna know, how to make me smile? Take control, own me just for the night.
| Em7 | Em7 | Em7 | N.C |
But if I share my secret, you gonna have to keep it, nobody else can see this.
| Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 | Bm7 |
So watch and learn, I won’t show you twice. Head to toe, ooh baby, roll me right.
| Em7 | Em7 | Em7 | Em7 | N.C |
But if I share my secret, you gonna have to keep it. Nobody else can see this, hey, hey, hey, yeah. And it goes like this:
Chorus 3 (as chorus 1)
Take me by the tongue and I’ll know you (take me by the tongue). Kiss me ’til you’re drunk and I’ll show (yeah, yeah).
You want the moves like Jagger, I’ve got the moves like Jagger. I’ve got the moves like Jagger (ah, yeah, hey).
I don’t even try to control you. Look into my eyes and I’ll own you.
With the moves like Jagger. I’ve got the moves like Jagger. I’ve got the moves like Jagger.
Outro
| Bm7 N.C | N.C |
Moves Like Jagger Chords: Unlocking the Power of Simplicity
Beyond being a massive hit, one reason Moves Like Jagger was quickly picked up by so many bands is its incredibly simple chord progression.
This is the kind of song you can throw onto a setlist at the last minute—whether it’s for a band that forms in the car park 20 minutes before soundcheck at Debbie’s wedding or a last-minute pub gig.
As a guitarist, the only real challenge is nailing the stops—otherwise, all you need to do is figure out how to play these chords:
||: (B11) Bm7 :|| x4
||: (E11) Em7 :|| x4
I’ve put together some TAB to help with this. While Moves Like Jagger’s chords may seem straightforward, the lesson covers some important nuances that will elevate your playing.
If you’ve already played a few tunes involving Nile Rodgers, you’ll have a head start! Here’s the link: Moves Like Jagger – Guitar Lesson with TAB.
In the lesson, I also dive into the first chord, which only lasts for a 16th note, and whether it should even have a name!
At first, I considered calling it sus2/4, but iReal Pro wasn’t a fan—so I settled on 11 instead, which is essentially the same thing.
Here’s the chord chart, mainly to help you follow the song structure.
Moves Like Jagger Backing Track | Chord Chart
(PDF + iReal Pro)
At the top of this page, you’ll find two backing tracks for Moves Like Jagger. I’ve used AI to extract the chords while keeping the drums, bass, and vocals intact. The second track is instrumental, with no vocals.
Use these backing tracks to practise and prepare for playing Moves Like Jagger with a band.
If you’d like to download the chord chart, here’s a PDF version: Moves Like Jagger chord chart PDF.
This chart was created using iReal Pro. You can also download the iReal Pro file here: Moves Like Jagger chord chart iReal Pro.
With iReal Pro, you can adjust the key to suit your singer.
Moves Like Jagger TAB | Course Preview
The Intermediate Electric Course features thirteen classic Motown and Soul tunes—essential foundations for any guitarist aiming to play in a professional band.
To build on the skills gained in the course, additional songs of similar difficulty have been added as smaller lessons, focusing purely on TAB.
Above, you’ll find an example from the Moves Like Jagger lesson. Here’s a link: Moves Like Jagger – Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Below is an image of the same TAB. This section covers the original part of the chorus, which is further developed in the lesson.
Moves Like Jagger became a cover band staple in 2011.
Released as a collaboration between Maroon 5 and Christina Aguilera, the song was an international smash hit, selling nearly 20 million copies worldwide. Naturally, it found its way onto every cover band’s setlist, holding its place for at least half a decade alongside Crazy, Crazy in Love, Get Lucky, Mercy, Rolling in the Deep, and Valerie.
Today, it may feel somewhat dated, but it’s still worth studying in depth to understand how a modern disco/dance hit is structured.
Repetition is key in this style—rather than relying on dynamic and harmonic changes from the band, elements are brought in and out, much like a DJ would. In this sense, Moves Like Jagger is more of a production than a traditional live band performance. This has been a defining trend since the millennium, where the role of the producer has often outweighed that of the band itself.
Interestingly, musicians have adapted their playing styles to fit this shift, much like singers have adjusted their phrasing in response to autotune.
Give it a couple of decades, and we’ll see just how much Moves Like Jagger was a part of this evolution.
Moves Like Jagger Chords: Continue Learning
Want to master this song? Check out the full TAB lesson here: Moves Like Jagger (Maroon 5) Guitar Lesson with TAB.
Alternatively, here are five similar tunes you might enjoy: