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Lyin’ Eyes Chords

Eagles Beginner Key of G 5 Chords 4 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Lyin’ Eyes Chords – Guitar

The Eagles’ classic story-song about a woman living a double life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

City girls just seem to find out early

G D

How to open doors with just a smile

G C

A rich old man, and she won’t have to worry

G D

She’ll dress up all in lace and go in style

Verse 2

G C

Late at night a big old house gets lonely

G D

I guess every form of refuge has its price

G C

And it breaks her heart to think her love is only

G D

Given to a man with hands as cold as ice

Chorus

G

So she tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leavin’

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Verse 3

G C

You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes

G D

And your smile is a thin disguise

G C

I thought by now you’d realize

G D

There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes

Verse 4

G C

On the other side of town a boy is waiting

G D

With fiery eyes and dreams no one could steal

G

She drives on through the night anticipating

C D

‘Cause he makes her feel the way she used to feel

Chorus

G

So she tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leaving

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Bridge

C

She gets up and pours herself a strong one

G D

And stares out at the stars up in the sky

C

Another night, it’s gonna be a long one

G D

She draws the shade and hangs her head to cry

Verse 5

G C

You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes

G D

And your smile is a thin disguise

G C

I thought by now you’d realize

G D

There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes

Chorus

G

She tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leaving

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Outro

G

My, oh my, you sure know how to arrange things

C

You set it up so well, so carefully

G

Ain’t it funny how your new life didn’t change things?

D

You’re still the same old girl you used to be

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Master switching between G and C smoothly, as it’s the most common change in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lyin’ Eyes"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.

Is "Lyin’ Eyes" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lyin’ Eyes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Lyin’ Eyes"?

It was written by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and released in 1975.

Gtap to play

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Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Lyin’ Eyes Chords – Ukulele

The Eagles’ classic story-song about a woman living a double life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

City girls just seem to find out early

G D

How to open doors with just a smile

G C

A rich old man, and she won’t have to worry

G D

She’ll dress up all in lace and go in style

Verse 2

G C

Late at night a big old house gets lonely

G D

I guess every form of refuge has its price

G C

And it breaks her heart to think her love is only

G D

Given to a man with hands as cold as ice

Chorus

G

So she tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leavin’

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Verse 3

G C

You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes

G D

And your smile is a thin disguise

G C

I thought by now you’d realize

G D

There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes

Verse 4

G C

On the other side of town a boy is waiting

G D

With fiery eyes and dreams no one could steal

G

She drives on through the night anticipating

C D

‘Cause he makes her feel the way she used to feel

Chorus

G

So she tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leaving

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Bridge

C

She gets up and pours herself a strong one

G D

And stares out at the stars up in the sky

C

Another night, it’s gonna be a long one

G D

She draws the shade and hangs her head to cry

Verse 5

G C

You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes

G D

And your smile is a thin disguise

G C

I thought by now you’d realize

G D

There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes

Chorus

G

She tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leaving

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Outro

G

My, oh my, you sure know how to arrange things

C

You set it up so well, so carefully

G

Ain’t it funny how your new life didn’t change things?

D

You’re still the same old girl you used to be

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Master switching between G and C smoothly, as it’s the most common change in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lyin’ Eyes"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.

Is "Lyin’ Eyes" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lyin’ Eyes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Lyin’ Eyes"?

It was written by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and released in 1975.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Lyin’ Eyes Chords – Piano

The Eagles’ classic story-song about a woman living a double life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

City girls just seem to find out early

G D

How to open doors with just a smile

G C

A rich old man, and she won’t have to worry

G D

She’ll dress up all in lace and go in style

Verse 2

G C

Late at night a big old house gets lonely

G D

I guess every form of refuge has its price

G C

And it breaks her heart to think her love is only

G D

Given to a man with hands as cold as ice

Chorus

G

So she tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leavin’

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Verse 3

G C

You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes

G D

And your smile is a thin disguise

G C

I thought by now you’d realize

G D

There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes

Verse 4

G C

On the other side of town a boy is waiting

G D

With fiery eyes and dreams no one could steal

G

She drives on through the night anticipating

C D

‘Cause he makes her feel the way she used to feel

Chorus

G

So she tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leaving

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Bridge

C

She gets up and pours herself a strong one

G D

And stares out at the stars up in the sky

C

Another night, it’s gonna be a long one

G D

She draws the shade and hangs her head to cry

Verse 5

G C

You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes

G D

And your smile is a thin disguise

G C

I thought by now you’d realize

G D

There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes

Chorus

G

She tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leaving

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Outro

G

My, oh my, you sure know how to arrange things

C

You set it up so well, so carefully

G

Ain’t it funny how your new life didn’t change things?

D

You’re still the same old girl you used to be

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Master switching between G and C smoothly, as it’s the most common change in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lyin’ Eyes"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.

Is "Lyin’ Eyes" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lyin’ Eyes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Lyin’ Eyes"?

It was written by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and released in 1975.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Lyin’ Eyes Chords – Banjo

The Eagles’ classic story-song about a woman living a double life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

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Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

City girls just seem to find out early

G D

How to open doors with just a smile

G C

A rich old man, and she won’t have to worry

G D

She’ll dress up all in lace and go in style

Verse 2

G C

Late at night a big old house gets lonely

G D

I guess every form of refuge has its price

G C

And it breaks her heart to think her love is only

G D

Given to a man with hands as cold as ice

Chorus

G

So she tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leavin’

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Verse 3

G C

You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes

G D

And your smile is a thin disguise

G C

I thought by now you’d realize

G D

There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes

Verse 4

G C

On the other side of town a boy is waiting

G D

With fiery eyes and dreams no one could steal

G

She drives on through the night anticipating

C D

‘Cause he makes her feel the way she used to feel

Chorus

G

So she tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leaving

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Bridge

C

She gets up and pours herself a strong one

G D

And stares out at the stars up in the sky

C

Another night, it’s gonna be a long one

G D

She draws the shade and hangs her head to cry

Verse 5

G C

You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes

G D

And your smile is a thin disguise

G C

I thought by now you’d realize

G D

There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes

Chorus

G

She tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leaving

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Outro

G

My, oh my, you sure know how to arrange things

C

You set it up so well, so carefully

G

Ain’t it funny how your new life didn’t change things?

D

You’re still the same old girl you used to be

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Master switching between G and C smoothly, as it’s the most common change in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lyin’ Eyes"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.

Is "Lyin’ Eyes" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lyin’ Eyes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Lyin’ Eyes"?

It was written by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and released in 1975.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Lyin’ Eyes Chords – Mandolin

The Eagles’ classic story-song about a woman living a double life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

City girls just seem to find out early

G D

How to open doors with just a smile

G C

A rich old man, and she won’t have to worry

G D

She’ll dress up all in lace and go in style

Verse 2

G C

Late at night a big old house gets lonely

G D

I guess every form of refuge has its price

G C

And it breaks her heart to think her love is only

G D

Given to a man with hands as cold as ice

Chorus

G

So she tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leavin’

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Verse 3

G C

You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes

G D

And your smile is a thin disguise

G C

I thought by now you’d realize

G D

There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes

Verse 4

G C

On the other side of town a boy is waiting

G D

With fiery eyes and dreams no one could steal

G

She drives on through the night anticipating

C D

‘Cause he makes her feel the way she used to feel

Chorus

G

So she tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leaving

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Bridge

C

She gets up and pours herself a strong one

G D

And stares out at the stars up in the sky

C

Another night, it’s gonna be a long one

G D

She draws the shade and hangs her head to cry

Verse 5

G C

You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes

G D

And your smile is a thin disguise

G C

I thought by now you’d realize

G D

There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes

Chorus

G

She tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leaving

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Outro

G

My, oh my, you sure know how to arrange things

C

You set it up so well, so carefully

G

Ain’t it funny how your new life didn’t change things?

D

You’re still the same old girl you used to be

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Master switching between G and C smoothly, as it’s the most common change in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lyin’ Eyes"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.

Is "Lyin’ Eyes" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lyin’ Eyes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Lyin’ Eyes"?

It was written by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and released in 1975.

Gtap to play

Ctap to play

Dtap to play

Emtap to play

Amtap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · C · D · Em · Am

Lyin’ Eyes Chords – Harmonica

The Eagles’ classic story-song about a woman living a double life. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: Use a capo on the 3rd fret to match the original recording’s key of Bb, but play the G, C, D, and Em shapes as written.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G C

City girls just seem to find out early

G D

How to open doors with just a smile

G C

A rich old man, and she won’t have to worry

G D

She’ll dress up all in lace and go in style

Verse 2

G C

Late at night a big old house gets lonely

G D

I guess every form of refuge has its price

G C

And it breaks her heart to think her love is only

G D

Given to a man with hands as cold as ice

Chorus

G

So she tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leavin’

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Verse 3

G C

You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes

G D

And your smile is a thin disguise

G C

I thought by now you’d realize

G D

There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes

Verse 4

G C

On the other side of town a boy is waiting

G D

With fiery eyes and dreams no one could steal

G

She drives on through the night anticipating

C D

‘Cause he makes her feel the way she used to feel

Chorus

G

So she tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leaving

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Bridge

C

She gets up and pours herself a strong one

G D

And stares out at the stars up in the sky

C

Another night, it’s gonna be a long one

G D

She draws the shade and hangs her head to cry

Verse 5

G C

You can’t hide your lyin’ eyes

G D

And your smile is a thin disguise

G C

I thought by now you’d realize

G D

There ain’t no way to hide your lyin’ eyes

Chorus

G

She tells him she must go out for the evening

C G

To comfort an old friend who’s feelin’ down

D Em

But he knows where she’s goin’ as she’s leaving

C D G

She is headed for the cheatin’ side of town

Outro

G

My, oh my, you sure know how to arrange things

C

You set it up so well, so carefully

G

Ain’t it funny how your new life didn’t change things?

D

You’re still the same old girl you used to be

Practice tip: The chord progression G, C, D, and Em repeats throughout. Master switching between G and C smoothly, as it’s the most common change in this song.

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "Lyin’ Eyes"?

You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: G, C, D, Em and Am.

Is "Lyin’ Eyes" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "Lyin’ Eyes" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "Lyin’ Eyes"?

It was written by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, and released in 1975.