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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Don’t Close Your Eyes Chords – Guitar
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Don’t Close Your Eyes Chords – Ukulele
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Don’t Close Your Eyes Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Don’t Close Your Eyes Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Don’t Close Your Eyes Chords – Mandolin
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
G · C · D · Em
Don’t Close Your Eyes Chords – Harmonica
Keith Whitley’s heartbreaking ballad about pleading with a lover to stay present in a difficult moment. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.
Slow Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a slow, steady strum to match the song’s emotional pace.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – C – G
D – C – G – D
G – C – G
D – C – G – D
Chorus
G – C – G
D – C
G – C – G
D – C – G – D
G – C – G – D
Verse 2
G – C – G
D – C – G – D
G – C – G
D – C – G – D
Chorus
G – C – G
D – C
G – C – G
D – C – G – D
G – C – G – D
Bridge
C – G
D – C – G
C – G – D
Chorus
G – C – G
D – C
G – C – G
D – C – G – D
G – C – G – D
Outro
G – C
G – D
G – C
G – C – G – D
Practice tip: Master the G-C-D chord progression changes before adding the lyrics, as this is the core of the song.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Close Your Eyes"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D and Em.
Is "Don’t Close Your Eyes" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Close Your Eyes" in?
It is in the key of G.
Who wrote "Don’t Close Your Eyes"?
It was written by Bob McDill, and released in 1988.