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Brandy Chords

Looking Glass Beginner Key of E 5 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Btap to play

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F#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

E · A · B · C#m · F#m

Brandy Chords – Guitar

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#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B

There’s a port on a western bay

A E

And it serves a hundred ships a day

E B

Lonely sailors pass the time away

A E

And talk a-bout their homes

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Verse 2

E B

Brandy works the bar, the crowd all calls her name

A E

She serves them whiskey and the wine

E B

And the sailors say, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

What a good wife you would be”

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Verse 3

E B

Yeah, Brandy wears a braided chain

A E

Made of finest silver from the North of Spain

E B

A locket that bears the name

A E

Of a man that Brandy loved

Verse 4

E B

He came on a summer’s day

A E

Bringin’ gifts from far a-way

E B

But he made it clear he couldn’t stay

A E

No harbor was his home

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Bridge

E B

The sailor said, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

You’re gonna leave me crazy”

E B

But, Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

What a good wife you would be”

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Outro

E B

Brandy, you’re a fine girl

A E

You’re a fine girl, Brandy

E B

Brandy, you’re a fine girl

A E

What a good wife you would be

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.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

C#mtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

E · A · B · C#m · F#m

Brandy Chords – Ukulele

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B

There’s a port on a western bay

A E

And it serves a hundred ships a day

E B

Lonely sailors pass the time away

A E

And talk a-bout their homes

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Verse 2

E B

Brandy works the bar, the crowd all calls her name

A E

She serves them whiskey and the wine

E B

And the sailors say, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

What a good wife you would be”

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Verse 3

E B

Yeah, Brandy wears a braided chain

A E

Made of finest silver from the North of Spain

E B

A locket that bears the name

A E

Of a man that Brandy loved

Verse 4

E B

He came on a summer’s day

A E

Bringin’ gifts from far a-way

E B

But he made it clear he couldn’t stay

A E

No harbor was his home

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Bridge

E B

The sailor said, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

You’re gonna leave me crazy”

E B

But, Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

What a good wife you would be”

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Outro

E B

Brandy, you’re a fine girl

A E

You’re a fine girl, Brandy

E B

Brandy, you’re a fine girl

A E

What a good wife you would be

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.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

C#mtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

E · A · B · C#m · F#m

Brandy Chords – Piano

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B

There’s a port on a western bay

A E

And it serves a hundred ships a day

E B

Lonely sailors pass the time away

A E

And talk a-bout their homes

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Verse 2

E B

Brandy works the bar, the crowd all calls her name

A E

She serves them whiskey and the wine

E B

And the sailors say, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

What a good wife you would be”

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Verse 3

E B

Yeah, Brandy wears a braided chain

A E

Made of finest silver from the North of Spain

E B

A locket that bears the name

A E

Of a man that Brandy loved

Verse 4

E B

He came on a summer’s day

A E

Bringin’ gifts from far a-way

E B

But he made it clear he couldn’t stay

A E

No harbor was his home

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Bridge

E B

The sailor said, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

You’re gonna leave me crazy”

E B

But, Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

What a good wife you would be”

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Outro

E B

Brandy, you’re a fine girl

A E

You’re a fine girl, Brandy

E B

Brandy, you’re a fine girl

A E

What a good wife you would be

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.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

C#mtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

E · A · B · C#m · F#m

Brandy Chords – Banjo

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B

There’s a port on a western bay

A E

And it serves a hundred ships a day

E B

Lonely sailors pass the time away

A E

And talk a-bout their homes

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Verse 2

E B

Brandy works the bar, the crowd all calls her name

A E

She serves them whiskey and the wine

E B

And the sailors say, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

What a good wife you would be”

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Verse 3

E B

Yeah, Brandy wears a braided chain

A E

Made of finest silver from the North of Spain

E B

A locket that bears the name

A E

Of a man that Brandy loved

Verse 4

E B

He came on a summer’s day

A E

Bringin’ gifts from far a-way

E B

But he made it clear he couldn’t stay

A E

No harbor was his home

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Bridge

E B

The sailor said, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

You’re gonna leave me crazy”

E B

But, Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

What a good wife you would be”

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Outro

E B

Brandy, you’re a fine girl

A E

You’re a fine girl, Brandy

E B

Brandy, you’re a fine girl

A E

What a good wife you would be

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.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

C#mtap to play

F#mtap to play

Key

E

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

E · A · B · C#m · F#m

Brandy Chords – Mandolin

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B

There’s a port on a western bay

A E

And it serves a hundred ships a day

E B

Lonely sailors pass the time away

A E

And talk a-bout their homes

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Verse 2

E B

Brandy works the bar, the crowd all calls her name

A E

She serves them whiskey and the wine

E B

And the sailors say, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

What a good wife you would be”

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Verse 3

E B

Yeah, Brandy wears a braided chain

A E

Made of finest silver from the North of Spain

E B

A locket that bears the name

A E

Of a man that Brandy loved

Verse 4

E B

He came on a summer’s day

A E

Bringin’ gifts from far a-way

E B

But he made it clear he couldn’t stay

A E

No harbor was his home

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Bridge

E B

The sailor said, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

You’re gonna leave me crazy”

E B

But, Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

What a good wife you would be”

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Outro

E B

Brandy, you’re a fine girl

A E

You’re a fine girl, Brandy

E B

Brandy, you’re a fine girl

A E

What a good wife you would be

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.

Etap to play

Atap to play

Btap to play

C#mtap to play

F#mtap to play

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)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

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#.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

E B

There’s a port on a western bay

A E

And it serves a hundred ships a day

E B

Lonely sailors pass the time away

A E

And talk a-bout their homes

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Verse 2

E B

Brandy works the bar, the crowd all calls her name

A E

She serves them whiskey and the wine

E B

And the sailors say, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

What a good wife you would be”

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Verse 3

E B

Yeah, Brandy wears a braided chain

A E

Made of finest silver from the North of Spain

E B

A locket that bears the name

A E

Of a man that Brandy loved

Verse 4

E B

He came on a summer’s day

A E

Bringin’ gifts from far a-way

E B

But he made it clear he couldn’t stay

A E

No harbor was his home

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Bridge

E B

The sailor said, “Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

You’re gonna leave me crazy”

E B

But, Brandy, you’re a fine girl”

A E

What a good wife you would be”

Chorus

E B A E

And Brandy, you’re a fine girl, what a good wife you would be

E B A

But my life, my lover, my lady is the sea

Outro

E B

Brandy, you’re a fine girl

A E

You’re a fine girl, Brandy

E B

Brandy, you’re a fine girl

A E

What a good wife you would be

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.