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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · F · E
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.
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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · F · E
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.
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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · F · E
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.
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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · F · E
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.
Amtap to play
Gtap to play
Ftap to play
Etap to play
Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · F · E
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.
Amtap to play
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Key
A Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · F · E
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)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
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.