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Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Eye of the Tiger Chords – Guitar
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Eye of the Tiger Chords – Ukulele
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Eye of the Tiger Chords – Piano
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Eye of the Tiger Chords – Banjo
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Eye of the Tiger Chords – Mandolin
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Key
Am
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · F · C
Eye of the Tiger Chords – Harmonica
The ultimate motivational rock anthem, “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor was written for Rocky III and has become one of the most recognized songs in rock history. Power chords and driving rhythm.
Power Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use palm muting on the verse for that tight, punchy sound, then release into open chords for the chorus. The iconic intro riff can be played on the low E and A strings.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
Am – G
Am – F
Am – G
F – Am
Chorus
Am – F – G (×3)
F – G – Am
Verse 2
Am – G
Am – F
Am – G
F – Am
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Eye of the Tiger"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: Am, G, F and C.
Is "Eye of the Tiger" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of Am, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Eye of the Tiger" in?
It is in the key of Am.
Who wrote "Eye of the Tiger"?
It was written by Jim Peterik, Frankie Sullivan, and released in 1982.