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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · D · B
Eyes of the World Chords – Guitar
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · D · B
Eyes of the World Chords – Ukulele
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · D · B
Eyes of the World Chords – Piano
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · D · B
Eyes of the World Chords – Banjo
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · D · B
Eyes of the World Chords – Mandolin
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Key
E
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · D · B
Eyes of the World Chords – Harmonica
A classic Grateful Dead song celebrating awakening and connection to the natural world. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk-Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret and play the chord shapes for C, G, Am, and F to match the original recording’s key of E. For true open chords in E, play as written.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
E
A – E – B
A
E – B – E
A – E – B – E (×2)
A – E – B
E – A
E – B – E
Chorus
E
A
E
A
Verse 2
E
A – E – B – E
A
E – B – E – A
E – B – E
A – E – B
A – E – B – E
A
E – B – E
Chorus
E
A
E
A
Bridge
A
E
A
E
Verse 3
E
A – E – B – E
A
E – B – E – A
E – B – E
A – E – B
E – B – E
A – E – B
Chorus
E
A
E
A
Practice tip: The chord progression between E, A, and B is the core of this song. Practice switching between these three chords smoothly before adding the lyrics. The “la la la” outro sections are great for working on your strumming rhythm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Eyes of the World"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, D and B.
Is "Eyes of the World" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Eyes of the World" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Eyes of the World"?
It was written by Robert Hunter, Jerry Garcia, and released in 1973.