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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · B · C#m · F#m
Brandy Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · B · C#m · F#m
Brandy Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · B · C#m · F#m
Brandy Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · B · C#m · F#m
Brandy Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · B · C#m · F#m
Brandy Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · B · C#m · F#m
Brandy Chords – Harmonica
Looking Glass’s classic 1972 nautical love song about a barmaid in a harbor town. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play with C, F, and G chords if you want to match the original recording’s key of G#.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E – B
A – E
E – B
A – E
Chorus
E – B – A – E
E – B – A
Verse 2
E – B
A – E
E – B
A – E
Chorus
E – B – A – E
E – B – A
Verse 3
E – B
A – E
E – B
A – E
Verse 4
E – B
A – E
E – B
A – E
Chorus
E – B – A – E
E – B – A
Bridge
E – B
A – E
E – B
A – E
Chorus
E – B – A – E
E – B – A
Outro
E – B
A – E
E – B
A – E
Practice tip: The chord progression E, B, A, E repeats throughout the song. Master this simple four-chord pattern and you can play nearly the entire tune.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Brandy"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, B, C#m and F#m.
Is "Brandy" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Brandy" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Brandy"?
It was written by Elliot Lurie, and released in 1972.