Eagles – Hotel California Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

Eagles – Hotel California Piano & Ukulele Chord Progression and Tab

ChordsAmE7GDFCDmE

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This is the chords of Hotel California by Eagles on Piano, Ukulele, Guitar and Keyboard.

[Verse]
Am                                        E7
On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair
G                                                 D
Warm smell of colitas rising up through the air
F                                                                 C
Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light
Dm
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim
E
I had to stop for the night

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Am                                                                 E7
There she stood in the doorway; I heard the mission bell
G
And I was thinking to myself
D
This could be heaven or this could be hell
F                                                                 C
Then she lit up a candle, and she showed me the way
Dm
There were voices down the corridor,
E
I thought I heard them say…

[Chorus]
F                                                 C
Welcome to the Hotel California.
E7                                                 Am
Such a lovely place, (such a lovely place), such a lovely face
F                                                           C
Plenty of room at the Hotel California
Dm                                                                                 E
Any time of year, (any time of year) You can find it here

[Verse]
Am                                                 E7
Her mind is Tiffany-twisted, She got the Mercedes bends
G                                                                 D
She got a lot of pretty pretty boys she calls friends
F                                                                 C
How they danced in the courtyard, sweet summer sweat
Dm                                                                 E
Some dance to remember, some dance to forget

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Am                                                                 E7
So I called up the captain; Please bring me my wine (he said)
G                                                 D
We haven’t had that spirit here since 1969
F                                                                 C
and still those voices are calling from far away
Dm
Wake you up in the middle of the night
E
Just to hear them say…

[Chorus]
F                                 C
Welcome to the Hotel California.
E7                                                                                 Am
Such a lovely place, (such a lovely place), such a lovely face
F                                                                 C
They’re livin’ it up at the Hotel California
Dm                                                               E
What a nice surprise, (what a nice surprise) Bring your alibis

[Verse]
Am                                                                 E7
Mirrors on the ceiling; the pink champagne on ice (and she said)
G                                                                                 D
We are all just prisoners here, of our own device
F                                                                 C
and in the master’s chambers, they gathered for the feast
Dm
They stab it with their steely knives but they
E
just can’t kill the beast

Am E7
Last thing I remember, I was running for the door
G D
I had to find the passage back to the place I was before
F C
“Relax” said the night man; we are programmed to receive
Dm
You can check out any time you like
E
But you can never leave

How to play Hotel California: key, chords and progression

Hotel California by Eagles is in the key of A minor (no sharps or flats). The song uses 8 chords: Am, E7, G, D, F, C, Dm and E.

The backbone of the song is F – C – Dm – E (VI – III – iv – V in A minor). Practise these 4 changes until they feel natural and you can play most of it.

Beginner-friendly: almost every chord here is an open shape on guitar: no capo, no barre chords needed.

Chord diagrams

Am chord on guitar (x02210)
AmA C E
E7 chord on guitar (020100)
E7E G♯ B D
G chord on guitar (320003)
GG B D
D chord on guitar (xx0232)
DD F♯ A
F chord on guitar (133211)
FF A C
C chord on guitar (x32010)
CC E G
Dm chord on guitar (xx0231)
DmD F A
E chord on guitar (022100)
EE G♯ B

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Hotel California chords: questions

What key is Hotel California in?

Hotel California by Eagles is in the key of A minor (no sharps or flats).

What chords are in Hotel California?

Hotel California uses 8 chords: Am, E7, G, D, F, C, Dm, E.

What is the chord progression of Hotel California?

The main progression is F – C – Dm – E (VI – III – iv – V).

Is Hotel California easy to play on guitar?

Yes. Almost every chord is an open chord, so it suits beginners.

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