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Don’t Fear the Reaper Chords – Guitar
Blue Oyster Cult’s classic rock anthem about love transcending death. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
All our times have come
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Seasons don’t fear the reaper
A
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
E
We can be like they are
D
Come on, baby
A
Don’t fear the reaper
E
Baby take my hand
D
Don’t fear the reaper
A
We’ll be able to fly
E
Don’t fear the reaper
D
Baby I’m your man
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Verse 2
A
Valentine is done
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Romeo and Juliet
A
Are together in eternity
E
Forty thousand men and women every day
D
Like Romeo and Juliet
A
Forty thousand men and women every day
E
Redefine happiness
D
Another forty thousand coming every day
A
We can be like they are
E
Come on, baby
D
Don’t fear the reaper
A
Baby take my hand
E
Don’t fear the reaper
D
We’ll be able to fly
A
Don’t fear the reaper
E
Baby I’m your man
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Bridge
A
Love of two is one
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Came the last night of sadness
A
And it was clear she couldn’t go on
E
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
D
The candles blew and then disappeared
A
The curtains flew and then he appeared
E
Saying, “Don’t be afraid”
D
Come on, baby
A
And she had no fear
E
And she ran to him
D
Then they started to fly
A
They looked backward and said goodbye
E
She had become like they are
D
She had taken his hand
A
She had become like they are
E
Come on, baby
D
Don’t fear the reaper
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Practice tip: Focus on the simple A, E, D chord progression and let the lyrics carry the song’s haunting mood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Fear the Reaper"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and E.
Is "Don’t Fear the Reaper" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Fear the Reaper" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Don’t Fear the Reaper"?
It was written by Donald Roeser, and released in 1976.
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Don’t Fear the Reaper Chords – Ukulele
Blue Oyster Cult’s classic rock anthem about love transcending death. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
All our times have come
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Seasons don’t fear the reaper
A
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
E
We can be like they are
D
Come on, baby
A
Don’t fear the reaper
E
Baby take my hand
D
Don’t fear the reaper
A
We’ll be able to fly
E
Don’t fear the reaper
D
Baby I’m your man
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Verse 2
A
Valentine is done
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Romeo and Juliet
A
Are together in eternity
E
Forty thousand men and women every day
D
Like Romeo and Juliet
A
Forty thousand men and women every day
E
Redefine happiness
D
Another forty thousand coming every day
A
We can be like they are
E
Come on, baby
D
Don’t fear the reaper
A
Baby take my hand
E
Don’t fear the reaper
D
We’ll be able to fly
A
Don’t fear the reaper
E
Baby I’m your man
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Bridge
A
Love of two is one
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Came the last night of sadness
A
And it was clear she couldn’t go on
E
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
D
The candles blew and then disappeared
A
The curtains flew and then he appeared
E
Saying, “Don’t be afraid”
D
Come on, baby
A
And she had no fear
E
And she ran to him
D
Then they started to fly
A
They looked backward and said goodbye
E
She had become like they are
D
She had taken his hand
A
She had become like they are
E
Come on, baby
D
Don’t fear the reaper
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Practice tip: Focus on the simple A, E, D chord progression and let the lyrics carry the song’s haunting mood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Fear the Reaper"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and E.
Is "Don’t Fear the Reaper" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Fear the Reaper" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Don’t Fear the Reaper"?
It was written by Donald Roeser, and released in 1976.
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Don’t Fear the Reaper Chords – Piano
Blue Oyster Cult’s classic rock anthem about love transcending death. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
All our times have come
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Seasons don’t fear the reaper
A
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
E
We can be like they are
D
Come on, baby
A
Don’t fear the reaper
E
Baby take my hand
D
Don’t fear the reaper
A
We’ll be able to fly
E
Don’t fear the reaper
D
Baby I’m your man
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Verse 2
A
Valentine is done
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Romeo and Juliet
A
Are together in eternity
E
Forty thousand men and women every day
D
Like Romeo and Juliet
A
Forty thousand men and women every day
E
Redefine happiness
D
Another forty thousand coming every day
A
We can be like they are
E
Come on, baby
D
Don’t fear the reaper
A
Baby take my hand
E
Don’t fear the reaper
D
We’ll be able to fly
A
Don’t fear the reaper
E
Baby I’m your man
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Bridge
A
Love of two is one
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Came the last night of sadness
A
And it was clear she couldn’t go on
E
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
D
The candles blew and then disappeared
A
The curtains flew and then he appeared
E
Saying, “Don’t be afraid”
D
Come on, baby
A
And she had no fear
E
And she ran to him
D
Then they started to fly
A
They looked backward and said goodbye
E
She had become like they are
D
She had taken his hand
A
She had become like they are
E
Come on, baby
D
Don’t fear the reaper
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Practice tip: Focus on the simple A, E, D chord progression and let the lyrics carry the song’s haunting mood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Fear the Reaper"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and E.
Is "Don’t Fear the Reaper" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Fear the Reaper" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Don’t Fear the Reaper"?
It was written by Donald Roeser, and released in 1976.
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Don’t Fear the Reaper Chords – Banjo
Blue Oyster Cult’s classic rock anthem about love transcending death. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
All our times have come
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Seasons don’t fear the reaper
A
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
E
We can be like they are
D
Come on, baby
A
Don’t fear the reaper
E
Baby take my hand
D
Don’t fear the reaper
A
We’ll be able to fly
E
Don’t fear the reaper
D
Baby I’m your man
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Verse 2
A
Valentine is done
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Romeo and Juliet
A
Are together in eternity
E
Forty thousand men and women every day
D
Like Romeo and Juliet
A
Forty thousand men and women every day
E
Redefine happiness
D
Another forty thousand coming every day
A
We can be like they are
E
Come on, baby
D
Don’t fear the reaper
A
Baby take my hand
E
Don’t fear the reaper
D
We’ll be able to fly
A
Don’t fear the reaper
E
Baby I’m your man
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Bridge
A
Love of two is one
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Came the last night of sadness
A
And it was clear she couldn’t go on
E
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
D
The candles blew and then disappeared
A
The curtains flew and then he appeared
E
Saying, “Don’t be afraid”
D
Come on, baby
A
And she had no fear
E
And she ran to him
D
Then they started to fly
A
They looked backward and said goodbye
E
She had become like they are
D
She had taken his hand
A
She had become like they are
E
Come on, baby
D
Don’t fear the reaper
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Practice tip: Focus on the simple A, E, D chord progression and let the lyrics carry the song’s haunting mood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Fear the Reaper"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and E.
Is "Don’t Fear the Reaper" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Fear the Reaper" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Don’t Fear the Reaper"?
It was written by Donald Roeser, and released in 1976.
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Etap to play
Don’t Fear the Reaper Chords – Mandolin
Blue Oyster Cult’s classic rock anthem about love transcending death. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
All our times have come
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Seasons don’t fear the reaper
A
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
E
We can be like they are
D
Come on, baby
A
Don’t fear the reaper
E
Baby take my hand
D
Don’t fear the reaper
A
We’ll be able to fly
E
Don’t fear the reaper
D
Baby I’m your man
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Verse 2
A
Valentine is done
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Romeo and Juliet
A
Are together in eternity
E
Forty thousand men and women every day
D
Like Romeo and Juliet
A
Forty thousand men and women every day
E
Redefine happiness
D
Another forty thousand coming every day
A
We can be like they are
E
Come on, baby
D
Don’t fear the reaper
A
Baby take my hand
E
Don’t fear the reaper
D
We’ll be able to fly
A
Don’t fear the reaper
E
Baby I’m your man
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Bridge
A
Love of two is one
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Came the last night of sadness
A
And it was clear she couldn’t go on
E
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
D
The candles blew and then disappeared
A
The curtains flew and then he appeared
E
Saying, “Don’t be afraid”
D
Come on, baby
A
And she had no fear
E
And she ran to him
D
Then they started to fly
A
They looked backward and said goodbye
E
She had become like they are
D
She had taken his hand
A
She had become like they are
E
Come on, baby
D
Don’t fear the reaper
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Practice tip: Focus on the simple A, E, D chord progression and let the lyrics carry the song’s haunting mood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Fear the Reaper"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and E.
Is "Don’t Fear the Reaper" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Fear the Reaper" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Don’t Fear the Reaper"?
It was written by Donald Roeser, and released in 1976.
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Etap to play
Don’t Fear the Reaper Chords – Harmonica
Blue Oyster Cult’s classic rock anthem about love transcending death. Beginner difficulty in the key of A.
Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Keep the rhythm steady and driving.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
All our times have come
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Seasons don’t fear the reaper
A
Nor do the wind, the sun or the rain
E
We can be like they are
D
Come on, baby
A
Don’t fear the reaper
E
Baby take my hand
D
Don’t fear the reaper
A
We’ll be able to fly
E
Don’t fear the reaper
D
Baby I’m your man
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Verse 2
A
Valentine is done
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Romeo and Juliet
A
Are together in eternity
E
Forty thousand men and women every day
D
Like Romeo and Juliet
A
Forty thousand men and women every day
E
Redefine happiness
D
Another forty thousand coming every day
A
We can be like they are
E
Come on, baby
D
Don’t fear the reaper
A
Baby take my hand
E
Don’t fear the reaper
D
We’ll be able to fly
A
Don’t fear the reaper
E
Baby I’m your man
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Bridge
A
Love of two is one
E
Here but now they’re gone
D
Came the last night of sadness
A
And it was clear she couldn’t go on
E
Then the door was open and the wind appeared
D
The candles blew and then disappeared
A
The curtains flew and then he appeared
E
Saying, “Don’t be afraid”
D
Come on, baby
A
And she had no fear
E
And she ran to him
D
Then they started to fly
A
They looked backward and said goodbye
E
She had become like they are
D
She had taken his hand
A
She had become like they are
E
Come on, baby
D
Don’t fear the reaper
Chorus
A
La la la la la
E
La la la la la
D
La la la la la
A
La la la la la
Practice tip: Focus on the simple A, E, D chord progression and let the lyrics carry the song’s haunting mood.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Don’t Fear the Reaper"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and E.
Is "Don’t Fear the Reaper" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Don’t Fear the Reaper" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Don’t Fear the Reaper"?
It was written by Donald Roeser, and released in 1976.