Brown Eyed Girl — Chords

Van Morrison

Key G majorTuning StandardCapo None

🎼 Main chord progression

Intro / Verse

G›C›G›D

Chorus

C›D›G›Em›C›D›G

Bright, bouncy I–IV–V — let the open chords ring and keep the strum light.

Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

❓ Brown Eyed Girl — FAQ

What key is Brown Eyed Girl in?

Brown Eyed Girl is in G major.

What chords does Brown Eyed Girl use?

The main progression uses G, C, D, Em. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None.

How do I get the Brown Eyed Girl guitar tone?

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