Guitar Chords for APT by ROSÉ & Bruno Mars.
This is a super catch fun song you may like to play with friends. Entertaining with a rocky feel and a light hearted look at the world. Rose originally performed with Black Pink, a Korean girl band but left to make her own way in the music world.
Release & Production
- Release date: October 18, 2024
- Recording date: November 7, 2023
- Studios: Glenwood Place Recording, Burbank
- Album: Lead single from Rosé’s debut studio album Rosie
- Labels: The Black Label (Rosé) and Atlantic Records (Bruno Mars)
- Producers: Bruno Mars, Rosé, Cirkut, Omer Fedi, Rogét Chahayed
- Songwriters: Includes Rosé, Bruno Mars, Amy Allen, Phillip Lawrence, Theron Thomas, and others
Genre & Style
- Genres: Pop, pop rock, pop-punk, new wave
- Length: 2 minutes 49 seconds
Meaning & Lyrics
The title “APT.” refers to “apateu” (아파트), the Korean word for “apartment.” The song blends Korean and English lyrics and explores themes of youthful freedom, late-night escapism, and the bittersweet nostalgia of apartment living. It’s a celebration of fleeting moments and the emotional weight of shared spaces.
Sales & Impact
While exact sales figures haven’t been publicly released, “APT.” was a chart-topping hit across Korea, the U.S., and several global markets. It marked a major crossover moment for Rosé and reinforced Bruno Mars’ reputation for genre-blending collaborations.
🌟 About Rosé
- Full name: Roseanne Park (Korean name: Park Chaeyoung)
- Born: February 11, 1997, in Auckland, New Zealand; raised in Melbourne, Australia
- Group: Member of BLACKPINK, one of the world’s biggest K-pop girl groups
- Solo debut: 2021 with singles like “On the Ground” and “Gone”
- Known for: Ethereal vocals, emotional delivery, and fashion-forward presence
- Languages: Fluent in English and Korean
- Musical style: Pop, indie, acoustic ballads, and now more experimental pop-rock
Rosé’s solo work often explores introspection, identity, and emotional vulnerability, contrasting with BLACKPINK’s high-energy hits.
About Bruno Mars
- Real name: Peter Gene Hernandez
- Born: October 8, 1985, in Honolulu, Hawaii
- Genres: Pop, R&B, funk, soul, reggae, rock
- Career highlights:
- Multiple Grammy Awards
- Hits like “Just the Way You Are,” “Uptown Funk,” “24K Magic”
- Member of Silk Sonic (with Anderson .Paak)
- Known for: Retro showmanship, genre versatility, and electrifying live performances
- Instruments: Vocals, guitar, piano, drums, bass, ukulele
Bruno Mars is celebrated for blending vintage sounds with modern pop, and his collaboration with Rosé showcases his global reach and musical adaptability.
APT by Rose and Bruno Mars
Intro can be played using the strings muted and a strum –
Down – Down- up — Up – Down *3 Riff
/ – / – /\ – /\ – \/ || A: O -2-3 Riff
[Intro] - Am G F C
N.C.
Chaeyeongiga Joahaneun Random Game
N.C.
Random game
N.C.
Game start
[Chorus] -
N.C.
Apateu, apateu
N.C.
Apateu, apateu
N.C.
Apateu, apateu
N.C.
Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
N.C.
Apateu, apateu
N.C.
Apateu, apateu
N.C.
Apateu, apateu
N.C.
Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
[Verse 1] Am G F C
Bm
Kissy face, kissy face
A
Sent to your phone, but
Bm
I'm tryna kiss your lips for real (Uh-huh, uh-huh)
Bm
Red hearts, red hearts
A
That's what I'm on, yeah
Bm
Come give me somethin' I can feel, oh-oh, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
G A
Don't you want me like I want you, baby?
Bm D
Don't you need me like I need you now?
G A
Sleep tomorrow, but tonight, go crazy
Bm N.C.
All you gotta do is just meet me at the
[Chorus]
Bm
Apateu, apateu
A
Apateu, apateu
Bm
Apateu, apateu
Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Bm
Apateu, apateu
A
Apateu, apateu
Bm
Apateu, apateu
Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
[Verse 2]
Bm
It’s whatever (Whatever), it’s whatever (Whatever)
A
It's whatever (Whatever) you like (Woo)
Bm
Turn this apateu into a club (Uh-huh, uh-huh)
Bm A
I’m talkin' drink, dance, smoke, freak, party all night (Come on)
Bm
Geonbae, geonbae, girl, what’s up? Oh-oh, oh
[Pre-Chorus]
G A
Don't you want me like I want you, baby?
Bm D
Don't you need me like I need you now?
G A
Sleep tomorrow, but tonight, go crazy
Bm N.C.
All you gotta do is just meet me at the
[Chorus]
G
Apateu, apateu
A
Apateu, apateu
Bm
Apateu, apateu
D
Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
G
Apateu, apateu
A
Apateu, apateu
Bm
Apateu, apateu
D
Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
[Bridge]
F#7
Hey, so now you know the game
Are you ready?
'Cause I’m comin' to get ya, get ya, get ya
Bm A
Hold on, hold on
D B
I’m on my way
Bm A
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah
D B
I’m on my way
Bm A
Hold on, hold on
D B
I’m on my way
Bm A
Yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah, yeah
E
I’m on my way
[Pre-Chorus]
G A
Don't you want me like I want you, baby?
Bm D
Don't you need me like I need you now?
G A
Sleep tomorrow, but tonight, go crazy
Bm D
All you gotta do is just meet me at the
[Chorus]
G
Apateu, apateu
A
Apateu, apateu
Bm
Apateu, apateu
D
Just meet me at the (Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh)
G
Apateu, apateu
A
Apateu, apateu
Bm
Apateu, apateu
D
Just meet me at the (Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh)
G
Apateu, apateu
A
Apateu, apateu
Bm
Apateu, apateu
D
Just meet me at the (Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh)
G
Apateu, apateu
A
Apateu, apateu
Bm
Apateu, apateu
D
Uh, uh-huh, uh-huh
Play and Enjoy
I hope you enjoy this song and look forward to playing more from the building list of songs coming on DreamingGuitar.com.
The Author.
Brendon McAliece is a multi lingual expatriate Australian living in Thailand who speaks Thai, a number of its dialects and Lao. He has been playing guitar since he was 12 and continues to do so to this day.
He has performing in bands across the Middle East while contracting as a Aircraft Weapons Instructor with his 10 years of RAAF Armament Fitter experience and his maintained his love for playing guitar it continues to thrive today.