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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · B · F#m
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · B · F#m
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · B · F#m
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · B · F#m
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · B · F#m
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · B · F#m
Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain Chords – Harmonica
Willie Nelson’s classic country ballad about love, loss, and memory. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Slow Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a gentle, steady strum to match the song’s melancholy mood.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B – E
Chorus
A – E
B
A – E
B – E
Verse 2
E – A
E – B
E – A
E – B
Chorus
A – E
B
A – E
B – E
Practice tip: Focus on the E to B chord change, as it’s the most common transition in this song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, B and F#m.
Is "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Blue Eyes Crying in the Rain"?
It was written by Fred Rose, and released in 1975.