Bmtap to play
F#tap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
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Chords
Bm · F# · A · E · G · D · Em · F#7
Hotel California Chords – Guitar
The Eagles’ masterpiece with a descending chord progression in B minor. A challenging but rewarding fingerpicking classic.
Arpeggio Pattern (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑
1234
Tip: Fingerpick the intro — it’s one of the most famous guitar intros ever. The chord progression descends chromatically in the bass: B-A#-A-G#-G-F#.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Bm F#
On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair,
A E
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air.
G D
Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light,
Em
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim,
F#7
I had to stop for the night.
Chorus
G D
Welcome to the Hotel California,
Em Bm
Such a lovely place, such a lovely face.
G D
Plenty of room at the Hotel California,
Em F#7
Any time of year, you can find it here.
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 8 chords in the key of Bm: Bm F# A E G D. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Hotel California"?
You need 8 advanced-friendly chords: Bm, F#, A, E, G, D, Em and F#7.
Is "Hotel California" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 8 chords in the key of Bm, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Hotel California" in?
It is in the key of Bm.
Who wrote "Hotel California"?
It was written by Eagles.
Bmtap to play
F#tap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
F#7tap to play
Chords
Bm · F# · A · E · G · D · Em · F#7
Hotel California Chords – Ukulele
The Eagles’ masterpiece with a descending chord progression in B minor. A challenging but rewarding fingerpicking classic.
Arpeggio Pattern (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑
1234
Tip: Fingerpick the intro — it’s one of the most famous guitar intros ever. The chord progression descends chromatically in the bass: B-A#-A-G#-G-F#.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Bm F#
On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair,
A E
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air.
G D
Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light,
Em
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim,
F#7
I had to stop for the night.
Chorus
G D
Welcome to the Hotel California,
Em Bm
Such a lovely place, such a lovely face.
G D
Plenty of room at the Hotel California,
Em F#7
Any time of year, you can find it here.
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 8 chords in the key of Bm: Bm F# A E G D. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Hotel California"?
You need 8 advanced-friendly chords: Bm, F#, A, E, G, D, Em and F#7.
Is "Hotel California" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 8 chords in the key of Bm, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Hotel California" in?
It is in the key of Bm.
Who wrote "Hotel California"?
It was written by Eagles.
Bmtap to play
F#tap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
F#7tap to play
Chords
Bm · F# · A · E · G · D · Em · F#7
Hotel California Chords – Piano
The Eagles’ masterpiece with a descending chord progression in B minor. A challenging but rewarding fingerpicking classic.
Arpeggio Pattern (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑
1234
Tip: Fingerpick the intro — it’s one of the most famous guitar intros ever. The chord progression descends chromatically in the bass: B-A#-A-G#-G-F#.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Bm F#
On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair,
A E
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air.
G D
Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light,
Em
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim,
F#7
I had to stop for the night.
Chorus
G D
Welcome to the Hotel California,
Em Bm
Such a lovely place, such a lovely face.
G D
Plenty of room at the Hotel California,
Em F#7
Any time of year, you can find it here.
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 8 chords in the key of Bm: Bm F# A E G D. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Hotel California"?
You need 8 advanced-friendly chords: Bm, F#, A, E, G, D, Em and F#7.
Is "Hotel California" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 8 chords in the key of Bm, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Hotel California" in?
It is in the key of Bm.
Who wrote "Hotel California"?
It was written by Eagles.
Bmtap to play
F#tap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
F#7tap to play
Chords
Bm · F# · A · E · G · D · Em · F#7
Hotel California Chords – Banjo
The Eagles’ masterpiece with a descending chord progression in B minor. A challenging but rewarding fingerpicking classic.
Arpeggio Pattern (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑
1234
Tip: Fingerpick the intro — it’s one of the most famous guitar intros ever. The chord progression descends chromatically in the bass: B-A#-A-G#-G-F#.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Bm F#
On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair,
A E
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air.
G D
Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light,
Em
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim,
F#7
I had to stop for the night.
Chorus
G D
Welcome to the Hotel California,
Em Bm
Such a lovely place, such a lovely face.
G D
Plenty of room at the Hotel California,
Em F#7
Any time of year, you can find it here.
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 8 chords in the key of Bm: Bm F# A E G D. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Hotel California"?
You need 8 advanced-friendly chords: Bm, F#, A, E, G, D, Em and F#7.
Is "Hotel California" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 8 chords in the key of Bm, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Hotel California" in?
It is in the key of Bm.
Who wrote "Hotel California"?
It was written by Eagles.
Bmtap to play
F#tap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
F#7tap to play
Chords
Bm · F# · A · E · G · D · Em · F#7
Hotel California Chords – Mandolin
The Eagles’ masterpiece with a descending chord progression in B minor. A challenging but rewarding fingerpicking classic.
Arpeggio Pattern (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑
1234
Tip: Fingerpick the intro — it’s one of the most famous guitar intros ever. The chord progression descends chromatically in the bass: B-A#-A-G#-G-F#.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Bm F#
On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair,
A E
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air.
G D
Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light,
Em
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim,
F#7
I had to stop for the night.
Chorus
G D
Welcome to the Hotel California,
Em Bm
Such a lovely place, such a lovely face.
G D
Plenty of room at the Hotel California,
Em F#7
Any time of year, you can find it here.
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 8 chords in the key of Bm: Bm F# A E G D. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Hotel California"?
You need 8 advanced-friendly chords: Bm, F#, A, E, G, D, Em and F#7.
Is "Hotel California" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 8 chords in the key of Bm, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Hotel California" in?
It is in the key of Bm.
Who wrote "Hotel California"?
It was written by Eagles.
Bmtap to play
F#tap to play
Atap to play
Etap to play
Gtap to play
Dtap to play
Emtap to play
F#7tap to play
Chords
Bm · F# · A · E · G · D · Em · F#7
Hotel California Chords – Harmonica
The Eagles’ masterpiece with a descending chord progression in B minor. A challenging but rewarding fingerpicking classic.
Arpeggio Pattern (4/4 Time)
↓↑↓↑
1234
Tip: Fingerpick the intro — it’s one of the most famous guitar intros ever. The chord progression descends chromatically in the bass: B-A#-A-G#-G-F#.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
Bm F#
On a dark desert highway, cool wind in my hair,
A E
Warm smell of colitas, rising up through the air.
G D
Up ahead in the distance, I saw a shimmering light,
Em
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim,
F#7
I had to stop for the night.
Chorus
G D
Welcome to the Hotel California,
Em Bm
Such a lovely place, such a lovely face.
G D
Plenty of room at the Hotel California,
Em F#7
Any time of year, you can find it here.
How to Play
Step-by-Step Guide
1
Learn the chords
This song uses 8 chords in the key of Bm: Bm F# A E G D. Get each shape clean on its own first.
2
Practice the changes
Switch slowly between the two hardest chords in a loop until the move feels automatic — no strumming yet.
3
Add the strumming
Bring in a simple down-strum once the changes are smooth, then build up to the song’s rhythm.
4
Play along
Play with the original track to lock in the timing and feel.
Tip: Bm trips up most beginners — try Bm7 or a partial shape first, then move to the full barre once your changes are clean.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Hotel California"?
You need 8 advanced-friendly chords: Bm, F#, A, E, G, D, Em and F#7.
Is "Hotel California" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated advanced and uses only 8 chords in the key of Bm, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Hotel California" in?
It is in the key of Bm.
Who wrote "Hotel California"?
It was written by Eagles.