Key: Bm · Capo: 2nd fret · Difficulty: Intermediate · Chords: Am, C, D, Dm, E7, F, G · Strumming: D U U U UDU DU
[Intro] |Am E7 G D F C Dm E7 |x2 [Verse] Am E7 On a dark desert highway, E7 cool wind in my hair G D Warm smell of colitas rising up through the air F Up ahead in the distance, C I saw a shimmering light Dm My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim E7 I had to stop for the night Am There she stood in the doorway; E7 I heard the mission bell G And I was thinking to myself D This could be heaven or this could be hell F Then she lit up a candle, C and she showed me the way Dm There were voices down the corridor, E7 I thought I heard them say... [Chorus] F C Welcome to the Hotel California. E7 Such a lovely place, (such a lovely place), Am such a lovely face F C Plenty of room at the Hotel California Dm Any time of year, (any time of year) E7 You can find it here [Verse] Am Her mind is Tiffany-twisted, E7 She got the Mercedes bends G She got a lot of pretty pretty boys D she calls friends F How they danced in the courtyard, C sweet summer sweat Dm E7 Some dance to remember, E7 some dance to forget Am E7 So I called up the captain; E7 Please bring me my wine (he said) G D We haven't had that spirit here since 1969 F and still those voices are C calling from far away Dm Wake you up in the middle of the night E7 Just to hear them say... [Chorus] F C Welcome to the Hotel California. E7 Such a lovely place, (such a lovely place), Am such a lovely face F C They're livin' it up at the Hotel California Dm What a nice surprise, E7 (what a nice surprise) Bring your alibis [Verse] Am Mirrors on the ceiling; E7 the pink champagne on ice (and she said) G We are all just prisoners here, D of our own device F and in the master's chambers, C they gathered for the feast Dm They stab it with their steely knives but they E7 just can't kill the beast Am Last thing I remember, E7 I was running for the door G I had to find the passage back D to the place I was before F "Relax" said the night man; C we are programmed to receive Dm You can check out any time you like E7 But you can never leave... [Outro Solo] |Am E7 G D F C Dm E7 |x3 [Harmonies] |Am E7 G D F C Dm E7 |x2
ℹ️ About This Song
Bill Szymczyk produced this track which was released on the 8th of December 1976. The key of the track is in B minor key, to simplify the chords use a Capo on the 2nd fret.
Track Info
- Song: Hotel California
- Artist: Eagles
- Produced by Bill Szymczyk
- Release Date: December 8, 1976
Chords Info
- Tuning: Standard (EADGBE)
- Key: Bm
- Capo: 2nd fret
- Chords: Am, C, D, Dm, E7, F, G
- Suggested Strumming: D U U U UDU DU
D= Down Stroke, U = Up Stroke
| Guitar | Ukulele |
| Am – x02210 C – x32010 D – xx0232 Dm – xx0231 E7 – 020000 F – 133211 G – 320003 | Am – 2000 C – 0003 Dm – 2210 D – 2220 E7 – 1202 F – 2010 G – 0232 |
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What key is Hotel California in?
Hotel California is in the key of Bm.
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What chords do I need for Hotel California?
You need Am, C, D, Dm, E7, F, G to play Hotel California by Eagles Ver.2.
Do I need a capo for Hotel California?
Yes, place a capo on the 2nd fret to play Hotel California by Eagles Ver.2.
How hard is Hotel California to play on guitar?
Hotel California by Eagles Ver.2 is rated Intermediate. It includes some barre chords or slash chords.