Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
Em
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Em · G · D · C · A · Bm
Behind Blue Eyes Chords – Guitar
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
Em
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Em · G · D · C · A · Bm
Behind Blue Eyes Chords – Ukulele
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
Em
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Em · G · D · C · A · Bm
Behind Blue Eyes Chords – Piano
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
Em
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Em · G · D · C · A · Bm
Behind Blue Eyes Chords – Banjo
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
Em
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Em · G · D · C · A · Bm
Behind Blue Eyes Chords – Mandolin
Emtap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Ctap to play
Atap to play
Bmtap to play
Key
Em
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Em · G · D · C · A · Bm
Behind Blue Eyes Chords – Harmonica
A haunting classic that shifts between gentle arpeggiated verses and powerful rock sections.
Rock Ballad (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Fingerpick the verses gently and switch to full strumming for the heavier bridge section.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Em
G – D
C – A
Em
G – D
C – A
Chorus
C – D
G – E – A
Bm – C
D – A
Verse 2
Em
G – D
C – A
Em
G – D
C – A
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Behind Blue Eyes"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: Em, G, D, C, A and Bm.
Is "Behind Blue Eyes" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of Em, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Behind Blue Eyes" in?
It is in the key of Em.
Who wrote "Behind Blue Eyes"?
It was written by Pete Townshend, and released in 1971.