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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · B · D
Brown Eyed Women Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · B · D
Brown Eyed Women Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · B · D
Brown Eyed Women Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · B · D
Brown Eyed Women Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · B · D
Brown Eyed Women Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · B · D
Brown Eyed Women Chords – Harmonica
A classic Grateful Dead song about family, whiskey, and the passage of time. 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 the chord shapes for C, G, Am, and F to match the original recording’s key of E.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C
G – Am – F
G – C
G – Am – F – G
Verse 2
G – C
G – Am – F
G – C
G – Am – F – G
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 3
G – C
G – Am – F
G – C
G – Am – F – G
Verse 4
G – C
G – Am – F
G – C
G – Am – F – G
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Verse 5
G – C
G – Am – F
G – C
G – Am – F – G
Chorus
C – G
Am – F
C – G
Am – F
Practice tip: The chord progression is repetitive, so focus on keeping a steady, relaxed strumming hand while you sing the long, narrative verses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Brown Eyed Women"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, B and D.
Is "Brown Eyed Women" 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 "Brown Eyed Women" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Brown Eyed Women"?
It was written by Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia, and released in 1972.