Etap to play
G#mtap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
C#mtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
E · G#m · A · B · C#m
New Kid in Town Chords – Guitar
A classic Eagles song about the fleeting nature of fame and love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Country Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light palm mute on the verses to create a steady, chugging rhythm.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
There’s talk on the street, it sounds so familiar
A E
Great expectations, everybody’s watching you
E
People you meet, they all seem to know you
A E
Even your old friends treat you like you’re something new
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Verse 2
E
After a while, you’ll see everything’s gonna be alright
A E
I can see it in your eyes, you’re so excited
E
Don’t get carried away, pretty baby
A E
Slow down, you move too fast
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Bridge
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
I don’t wanna hear it
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Just another new kid in town
F#m E
Ooh, hoo, everybody’s talking ’bout the
Verse 3
E
There’s talk on the street, it’s there to remind you
A E
That it doesn’t really matter which side you’re on
E
You’re walking away and they’re talking behind you
A E
They will never forget you ’til somebody new comes along
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Bridge
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
I don’t wanna hear it
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Just another new kid in town
F#m E
Ooh, hoo, everybody’s talking ’bout the
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Outro
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
I don’t wanna hear it
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
I don’t wanna hear it
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
There’s a new kid in town
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
There’s a new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
Practice tip: Master the E to A chord change, as it’s the core of the song’s progression; practice it with a metronome until it’s automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "New Kid in Town"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, G#m, A, B and C#m.
Is "New Kid in Town" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "New Kid in Town" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "New Kid in Town"?
It was written by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, J.D. Souther, and released in 1976.
Etap to play
G#mtap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
C#mtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · G#m · A · B · C#m
New Kid in Town Chords – Ukulele
A classic Eagles song about the fleeting nature of fame and love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Country Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light palm mute on the verses to create a steady, chugging rhythm.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
There’s talk on the street, it sounds so familiar
A E
Great expectations, everybody’s watching you
E
People you meet, they all seem to know you
A E
Even your old friends treat you like you’re something new
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Verse 2
E
After a while, you’ll see everything’s gonna be alright
A E
I can see it in your eyes, you’re so excited
E
Don’t get carried away, pretty baby
A E
Slow down, you move too fast
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Bridge
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
I don’t wanna hear it
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Just another new kid in town
F#m E
Ooh, hoo, everybody’s talking ’bout the
Verse 3
E
There’s talk on the street, it’s there to remind you
A E
That it doesn’t really matter which side you’re on
E
You’re walking away and they’re talking behind you
A E
They will never forget you ’til somebody new comes along
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Bridge
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
I don’t wanna hear it
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Just another new kid in town
F#m E
Ooh, hoo, everybody’s talking ’bout the
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Outro
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
I don’t wanna hear it
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
I don’t wanna hear it
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
There’s a new kid in town
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
There’s a new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
Practice tip: Master the E to A chord change, as it’s the core of the song’s progression; practice it with a metronome until it’s automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "New Kid in Town"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, G#m, A, B and C#m.
Is "New Kid in Town" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "New Kid in Town" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "New Kid in Town"?
It was written by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, J.D. Souther, and released in 1976.
Etap to play
G#mtap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
C#mtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · G#m · A · B · C#m
New Kid in Town Chords – Piano
A classic Eagles song about the fleeting nature of fame and love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Country Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light palm mute on the verses to create a steady, chugging rhythm.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
There’s talk on the street, it sounds so familiar
A E
Great expectations, everybody’s watching you
E
People you meet, they all seem to know you
A E
Even your old friends treat you like you’re something new
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Verse 2
E
After a while, you’ll see everything’s gonna be alright
A E
I can see it in your eyes, you’re so excited
E
Don’t get carried away, pretty baby
A E
Slow down, you move too fast
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Bridge
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
I don’t wanna hear it
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Just another new kid in town
F#m E
Ooh, hoo, everybody’s talking ’bout the
Verse 3
E
There’s talk on the street, it’s there to remind you
A E
That it doesn’t really matter which side you’re on
E
You’re walking away and they’re talking behind you
A E
They will never forget you ’til somebody new comes along
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Bridge
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
I don’t wanna hear it
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Just another new kid in town
F#m E
Ooh, hoo, everybody’s talking ’bout the
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Outro
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
I don’t wanna hear it
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
I don’t wanna hear it
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
There’s a new kid in town
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
There’s a new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
Practice tip: Master the E to A chord change, as it’s the core of the song’s progression; practice it with a metronome until it’s automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "New Kid in Town"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, G#m, A, B and C#m.
Is "New Kid in Town" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "New Kid in Town" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "New Kid in Town"?
It was written by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, J.D. Souther, and released in 1976.
Etap to play
G#mtap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
C#mtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · G#m · A · B · C#m
New Kid in Town Chords – Banjo
A classic Eagles song about the fleeting nature of fame and love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Country Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a light palm mute on the verses to create a steady, chugging rhythm.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
There’s talk on the street, it sounds so familiar
A E
Great expectations, everybody’s watching you
E
People you meet, they all seem to know you
A E
Even your old friends treat you like you’re something new
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Verse 2
E
After a while, you’ll see everything’s gonna be alright
A E
I can see it in your eyes, you’re so excited
E
Don’t get carried away, pretty baby
A E
Slow down, you move too fast
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Bridge
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
I don’t wanna hear it
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Just another new kid in town
F#m E
Ooh, hoo, everybody’s talking ’bout the
Verse 3
E
There’s talk on the street, it’s there to remind you
A E
That it doesn’t really matter which side you’re on
E
You’re walking away and they’re talking behind you
A E
They will never forget you ’til somebody new comes along
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Bridge
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
I don’t wanna hear it
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Just another new kid in town
F#m E
Ooh, hoo, everybody’s talking ’bout the
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Outro
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
I don’t wanna hear it
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
I don’t wanna hear it
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
There’s a new kid in town
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
There’s a new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
Practice tip: Master the E to A chord change, as it’s the core of the song’s progression; practice it with a metronome until it’s automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "New Kid in Town"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, G#m, A, B and C#m.
Is "New Kid in Town" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "New Kid in Town" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "New Kid in Town"?
It was written by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, J.D. Souther, and released in 1976.
Etap to play
G#mtap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
C#mtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · G#m · A · B · C#m
New Kid in Town Chords – Mandolin
A classic Eagles song about the fleeting nature of fame and love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Country Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light palm mute on the verses to create a steady, chugging rhythm.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
There’s talk on the street, it sounds so familiar
A E
Great expectations, everybody’s watching you
E
People you meet, they all seem to know you
A E
Even your old friends treat you like you’re something new
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Verse 2
E
After a while, you’ll see everything’s gonna be alright
A E
I can see it in your eyes, you’re so excited
E
Don’t get carried away, pretty baby
A E
Slow down, you move too fast
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Bridge
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
I don’t wanna hear it
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Just another new kid in town
F#m E
Ooh, hoo, everybody’s talking ’bout the
Verse 3
E
There’s talk on the street, it’s there to remind you
A E
That it doesn’t really matter which side you’re on
E
You’re walking away and they’re talking behind you
A E
They will never forget you ’til somebody new comes along
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Bridge
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
I don’t wanna hear it
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Just another new kid in town
F#m E
Ooh, hoo, everybody’s talking ’bout the
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Outro
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
I don’t wanna hear it
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
I don’t wanna hear it
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
There’s a new kid in town
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
There’s a new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
Practice tip: Master the E to A chord change, as it’s the core of the song’s progression; practice it with a metronome until it’s automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "New Kid in Town"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, G#m, A, B and C#m.
Is "New Kid in Town" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "New Kid in Town" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "New Kid in Town"?
It was written by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, J.D. Souther, and released in 1976.
Etap to play
G#mtap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
C#mtap to play
Key
E
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · G#m · A · B · C#m
New Kid in Town Chords – Harmonica
A classic Eagles song about the fleeting nature of fame and love. Intermediate difficulty in the key of E.
Country Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
123456
Tip: Use a light palm mute on the verses to create a steady, chugging rhythm.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
There’s talk on the street, it sounds so familiar
A E
Great expectations, everybody’s watching you
E
People you meet, they all seem to know you
A E
Even your old friends treat you like you’re something new
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Verse 2
E
After a while, you’ll see everything’s gonna be alright
A E
I can see it in your eyes, you’re so excited
E
Don’t get carried away, pretty baby
A E
Slow down, you move too fast
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Bridge
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
I don’t wanna hear it
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Just another new kid in town
F#m E
Ooh, hoo, everybody’s talking ’bout the
Verse 3
E
There’s talk on the street, it’s there to remind you
A E
That it doesn’t really matter which side you’re on
E
You’re walking away and they’re talking behind you
A E
They will never forget you ’til somebody new comes along
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Bridge
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
I don’t wanna hear it
F#m
There’s another new kid in town
E
Just another new kid in town
F#m E
Ooh, hoo, everybody’s talking ’bout the
Chorus
A E
Johnny come lately, the new kid in town
A E
Everybody loves you, so don’t let them down
A E
You look in her eyes, the music begins to play
A E
Hopeless romantics, here we go again
Outro
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
I don’t wanna hear it
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
I don’t wanna hear it
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
There’s a new kid in town
E
There’s a new kid in town
A
There’s a new kid in town
E
Everybody’s talking ’bout the new kid in town
Practice tip: Master the E to A chord change, as it’s the core of the song’s progression; practice it with a metronome until it’s automatic.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "New Kid in Town"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: E, G#m, A, B and C#m.
Is "New Kid in Town" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "New Kid in Town" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "New Kid in Town"?
It was written by Glenn Frey, Don Henley, J.D. Souther, and released in 1976.