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Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Bm · Em · F#m · A · D
Maneater Chords – Guitar
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Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Bm · Em · F#m · A · D
Maneater Chords – Ukulele
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Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Bm · Em · F#m · A · D
Maneater Chords – Piano
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Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Bm · Em · F#m · A · D
Maneater Chords – Banjo
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Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Bm · Em · F#m · A · D
Maneater Chords – Mandolin
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Key
B
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Bm · Em · F#m · A · D
Maneater Chords – Harmonica
A classic 80s pop-rock hit by Hall & Oates about a dangerous, alluring woman. Intermediate difficulty in the key of B.
Driving Pop Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Emphasize the muted downstrokes on the verses to create that iconic rhythmic pulse.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
F# – E (×6)
C#m – E
F# – E – F# – E
F# – E
Chorus
B – F#
G#m
E
B – F#
G#m
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Verse 2
F# – E (×9)
Chorus
B – F#
G#m
E
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B – F#
G#m
E
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Bridge
G#m – E (×4)
Chorus
B – F#
G#m
E
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B – F#
G#m
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Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Maneater"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Bm, Em, F#m, A and D.
Is "Maneater" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of B, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Maneater" in?
It is in the key of B.
Who wrote "Maneater"?
It was written by Daryl Hall, John Oates, Sara Allen, and released in 1982.