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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Dm
Total Eclipse of the Heart Chords – Guitar
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Dm
Total Eclipse of the Heart Chords – Ukulele
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Dm
Total Eclipse of the Heart Chords – Piano
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Dm
Total Eclipse of the Heart Chords – Banjo
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Dm
Total Eclipse of the Heart Chords – Mandolin
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Key
A
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · G · F · C · Dm
Total Eclipse of the Heart Chords – Harmonica
Bonnie Tyler’s dramatic 1983 power ballad about longing and emotional darkness. Intermediate difficulty in the key of A.
Power Ballad Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 2nd fret and play in the G position for the original key, or play these chords open for the key of A.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
A – E – F#m – D – A
E – F#m
A – E – F#m – D – A
E – F#m – D
Verse 2
A – E – F#m – D – A
E – F#m
A – E – F#m – D – A
E – F#m
Chorus
D – A
D – A – Bm
D – A
D – A – Bm
Verse 3
A – E – F#m – D – A
E – F#m
A – E – F#m – D – A
E – F#m – D
Verse 4
A – E – F#m – D – A
E – F#m
A – E – F#m – D – A
E – F#m
Chorus
D – A
D – A – Bm
D – A
D – A – Bm
Bridge
F#m – D (×2)
A – E
F#m – D
A – E
F#m – D
A – E – F#m
D – A – E
F#m – D – A – E (×2)
Chorus
D – A
D – A – Bm
D – A
D – A – Bm
Outro
A – E – F#m – D – A – E – F#m (×3)
A – E – F#m – D – A – E – F#m – D – A
Practice tip: Master the verse chord progression (A, E, F#m, D, A) slowly before adding the strum pattern, as it forms the backbone of the song. The bridge has many quick changes, so isolate that section and loop it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Total Eclipse of the Heart"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, G, F, C and Dm.
Is "Total Eclipse of the Heart" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "Total Eclipse of the Heart"?
It was written by Jim Steinman, and released in 1983.