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Key
Bm Major
Difficulty
Advanced
Capo
None
Chords
Bm · F# · A · E · G · D · Em · F#7
The Eagles’ masterpiece with a descending chord progression in B minor. A challenging but rewarding fingerpicking classic.
Arpeggio Pattern (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Fingerpick the intro — it’s one of the most famous guitar intros ever. The chord progression descends chromatically in the bass: B-A#-A-G#-G-F#.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Bm F#
On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair,
A E
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air.
G D
Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light,
Em
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim,
F#7
I had to stop for the night.
Chorus
G D
Welcome to the Hotel California,
Em Bm
Such a lovely place, such a lovely face.
G D
Plenty of room at the Hotel California,
Em F#7
Any time of year, you can find it here.