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Chords
G · C · Em · Am · D · Bm
Desperado Chords – Guitar
Eagles’ timeless ballad about freedom and loneliness. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Play this slowly and let each chord sustain. The song is a conversation — let it breathe between phrases.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G G C
Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses
Em Bm C G
You been out ridin’ fences for so long now
G C Bm
Oh you’re a hard one, I know that you got your reasons
C G Am D
These things that are pleasin’ you can hurt you somehow
Chorus
Em Bm
Don’t you draw the queen of diamonds, boy
C G
She’ll beat you if she’s able
Em Bm C D
You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet
Em Bm
Now it seems to me some fine things
C G
Have been laid upon your table
Em Am D
But you only want the ones that you can’t get
Verse 2
G G C
Desperado, oh you ain’t gettin’ no younger
Em Bm C G
Your pain and your hunger, they’re drivin’ you home
G C Bm
And freedom, oh freedom, well that’s just some people talkin’
C G Am D
Your prison is walkin’ through this world all alone
Chorus
Em Bm
Don’t your feet get cold in the wintertime
C G
The sky won’t snow and the sun won’t shine
Em Bm C D
It’s hard to tell the nighttime from the day
Em Bm
You’re losin’ all your highs and lows
C G Am D
Ain’t it funny how the feelin’ goes away
Verse 3
G G C
Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses
Em Bm C G
Come down from your fences, open the gate
G C Bm
It may be rainin’, but there’s a rainbow above you
C G Am
You better let somebody love you
C G Am
You better let somebody love you
C D G
You better let somebody love you
C G
Before it’s too late
Practice tip: The Bm chord is the hardest part. If you can’t barre it yet, try using Bm7 (x20202) as a substitute — it sounds very close.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Desperado"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: G, C, Em, Am, D and Bm.
Is "Desperado" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Desperado" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Desperado"?
It was written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and released in 1973.
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Chords
G · C · Em · Am · D · Bm
Desperado Chords – Ukulele
Eagles’ timeless ballad about freedom and loneliness. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Play this slowly and let each chord sustain. The song is a conversation — let it breathe between phrases.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G G C
Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses
Em Bm C G
You been out ridin’ fences for so long now
G C Bm
Oh you’re a hard one, I know that you got your reasons
C G Am D
These things that are pleasin’ you can hurt you somehow
Chorus
Em Bm
Don’t you draw the queen of diamonds, boy
C G
She’ll beat you if she’s able
Em Bm C D
You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet
Em Bm
Now it seems to me some fine things
C G
Have been laid upon your table
Em Am D
But you only want the ones that you can’t get
Verse 2
G G C
Desperado, oh you ain’t gettin’ no younger
Em Bm C G
Your pain and your hunger, they’re drivin’ you home
G C Bm
And freedom, oh freedom, well that’s just some people talkin’
C G Am D
Your prison is walkin’ through this world all alone
Chorus
Em Bm
Don’t your feet get cold in the wintertime
C G
The sky won’t snow and the sun won’t shine
Em Bm C D
It’s hard to tell the nighttime from the day
Em Bm
You’re losin’ all your highs and lows
C G Am D
Ain’t it funny how the feelin’ goes away
Verse 3
G G C
Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses
Em Bm C G
Come down from your fences, open the gate
G C Bm
It may be rainin’, but there’s a rainbow above you
C G Am
You better let somebody love you
C G Am
You better let somebody love you
C D G
You better let somebody love you
C G
Before it’s too late
Practice tip: The Bm chord is the hardest part. If you can’t barre it yet, try using Bm7 (x20202) as a substitute — it sounds very close.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Desperado"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: G, C, Em, Am, D and Bm.
Is "Desperado" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Desperado" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Desperado"?
It was written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and released in 1973.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Bmtap to play
Chords
G · C · Em · Am · D · Bm
Desperado Chords – Piano
Eagles’ timeless ballad about freedom and loneliness. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Play this slowly and let each chord sustain. The song is a conversation — let it breathe between phrases.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G G C
Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses
Em Bm C G
You been out ridin’ fences for so long now
G C Bm
Oh you’re a hard one, I know that you got your reasons
C G Am D
These things that are pleasin’ you can hurt you somehow
Chorus
Em Bm
Don’t you draw the queen of diamonds, boy
C G
She’ll beat you if she’s able
Em Bm C D
You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet
Em Bm
Now it seems to me some fine things
C G
Have been laid upon your table
Em Am D
But you only want the ones that you can’t get
Verse 2
G G C
Desperado, oh you ain’t gettin’ no younger
Em Bm C G
Your pain and your hunger, they’re drivin’ you home
G C Bm
And freedom, oh freedom, well that’s just some people talkin’
C G Am D
Your prison is walkin’ through this world all alone
Chorus
Em Bm
Don’t your feet get cold in the wintertime
C G
The sky won’t snow and the sun won’t shine
Em Bm C D
It’s hard to tell the nighttime from the day
Em Bm
You’re losin’ all your highs and lows
C G Am D
Ain’t it funny how the feelin’ goes away
Verse 3
G G C
Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses
Em Bm C G
Come down from your fences, open the gate
G C Bm
It may be rainin’, but there’s a rainbow above you
C G Am
You better let somebody love you
C G Am
You better let somebody love you
C D G
You better let somebody love you
C G
Before it’s too late
Practice tip: The Bm chord is the hardest part. If you can’t barre it yet, try using Bm7 (x20202) as a substitute — it sounds very close.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Desperado"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: G, C, Em, Am, D and Bm.
Is "Desperado" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Desperado" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Desperado"?
It was written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and released in 1973.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Bmtap to play
Chords
G · C · Em · Am · D · Bm
Desperado Chords – Banjo
Eagles’ timeless ballad about freedom and loneliness. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Play this slowly and let each chord sustain. The song is a conversation — let it breathe between phrases.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G G C
Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses
Em Bm C G
You been out ridin’ fences for so long now
G C Bm
Oh you’re a hard one, I know that you got your reasons
C G Am D
These things that are pleasin’ you can hurt you somehow
Chorus
Em Bm
Don’t you draw the queen of diamonds, boy
C G
She’ll beat you if she’s able
Em Bm C D
You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet
Em Bm
Now it seems to me some fine things
C G
Have been laid upon your table
Em Am D
But you only want the ones that you can’t get
Verse 2
G G C
Desperado, oh you ain’t gettin’ no younger
Em Bm C G
Your pain and your hunger, they’re drivin’ you home
G C Bm
And freedom, oh freedom, well that’s just some people talkin’
C G Am D
Your prison is walkin’ through this world all alone
Chorus
Em Bm
Don’t your feet get cold in the wintertime
C G
The sky won’t snow and the sun won’t shine
Em Bm C D
It’s hard to tell the nighttime from the day
Em Bm
You’re losin’ all your highs and lows
C G Am D
Ain’t it funny how the feelin’ goes away
Verse 3
G G C
Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses
Em Bm C G
Come down from your fences, open the gate
G C Bm
It may be rainin’, but there’s a rainbow above you
C G Am
You better let somebody love you
C G Am
You better let somebody love you
C D G
You better let somebody love you
C G
Before it’s too late
Practice tip: The Bm chord is the hardest part. If you can’t barre it yet, try using Bm7 (x20202) as a substitute — it sounds very close.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Desperado"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: G, C, Em, Am, D and Bm.
Is "Desperado" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Desperado" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Desperado"?
It was written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and released in 1973.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Bmtap to play
Chords
G · C · Em · Am · D · Bm
Desperado Chords – Mandolin
Eagles’ timeless ballad about freedom and loneliness. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Play this slowly and let each chord sustain. The song is a conversation — let it breathe between phrases.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G G C
Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses
Em Bm C G
You been out ridin’ fences for so long now
G C Bm
Oh you’re a hard one, I know that you got your reasons
C G Am D
These things that are pleasin’ you can hurt you somehow
Chorus
Em Bm
Don’t you draw the queen of diamonds, boy
C G
She’ll beat you if she’s able
Em Bm C D
You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet
Em Bm
Now it seems to me some fine things
C G
Have been laid upon your table
Em Am D
But you only want the ones that you can’t get
Verse 2
G G C
Desperado, oh you ain’t gettin’ no younger
Em Bm C G
Your pain and your hunger, they’re drivin’ you home
G C Bm
And freedom, oh freedom, well that’s just some people talkin’
C G Am D
Your prison is walkin’ through this world all alone
Chorus
Em Bm
Don’t your feet get cold in the wintertime
C G
The sky won’t snow and the sun won’t shine
Em Bm C D
It’s hard to tell the nighttime from the day
Em Bm
You’re losin’ all your highs and lows
C G Am D
Ain’t it funny how the feelin’ goes away
Verse 3
G G C
Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses
Em Bm C G
Come down from your fences, open the gate
G C Bm
It may be rainin’, but there’s a rainbow above you
C G Am
You better let somebody love you
C G Am
You better let somebody love you
C D G
You better let somebody love you
C G
Before it’s too late
Practice tip: The Bm chord is the hardest part. If you can’t barre it yet, try using Bm7 (x20202) as a substitute — it sounds very close.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Desperado"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: G, C, Em, Am, D and Bm.
Is "Desperado" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Desperado" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Desperado"?
It was written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and released in 1973.
Gtap to play
Ctap to play
Emtap to play
Amtap to play
Dtap to play
Bmtap to play
Chords
G · C · Em · Am · D · Bm
Desperado Chords – Harmonica
Eagles’ timeless ballad about freedom and loneliness. Intermediate difficulty in the key of G.
Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑↓↑
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Tip: Play this slowly and let each chord sustain. The song is a conversation — let it breathe between phrases.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
G G C
Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses
Em Bm C G
You been out ridin’ fences for so long now
G C Bm
Oh you’re a hard one, I know that you got your reasons
C G Am D
These things that are pleasin’ you can hurt you somehow
Chorus
Em Bm
Don’t you draw the queen of diamonds, boy
C G
She’ll beat you if she’s able
Em Bm C D
You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet
Em Bm
Now it seems to me some fine things
C G
Have been laid upon your table
Em Am D
But you only want the ones that you can’t get
Verse 2
G G C
Desperado, oh you ain’t gettin’ no younger
Em Bm C G
Your pain and your hunger, they’re drivin’ you home
G C Bm
And freedom, oh freedom, well that’s just some people talkin’
C G Am D
Your prison is walkin’ through this world all alone
Chorus
Em Bm
Don’t your feet get cold in the wintertime
C G
The sky won’t snow and the sun won’t shine
Em Bm C D
It’s hard to tell the nighttime from the day
Em Bm
You’re losin’ all your highs and lows
C G Am D
Ain’t it funny how the feelin’ goes away
Verse 3
G G C
Desperado, why don’t you come to your senses
Em Bm C G
Come down from your fences, open the gate
G C Bm
It may be rainin’, but there’s a rainbow above you
C G Am
You better let somebody love you
C G Am
You better let somebody love you
C D G
You better let somebody love you
C G
Before it’s too late
Practice tip: The Bm chord is the hardest part. If you can’t barre it yet, try using Bm7 (x20202) as a substitute — it sounds very close.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Desperado"?
You need 6 intermediate-friendly chords: G, C, Em, Am, D and Bm.
Is "Desperado" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 6 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Desperado" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Desperado"?
It was written by Don Henley, Glenn Frey, and released in 1973.