Hotel California — Chords

Eagles
Key B minorTuning StandardCapo None (capo 7 for the live/12-string feel)

🎼 Main chord progression

Intro / Verse
Bm›F#7›A›E7›G›D›Em7›F#7
Chorus
G›D›Em7›Bm›G›D›Em7›F#7
Arpeggiated, reggae-tinged strum; let each chord ring.
Chord names for the main progression — a starting point, verify by ear. No lyrics or full tab reproduced.

🎸 How to play each chord

Bm×13421
F#7131211
A×123
E721
G213
D××132
Em7123
Standard fingerings (low E → high e). Numbers = which finger; × = don’t play, ○ = open string.

🎛️ The tone — adapted to your gear

Fender Telecaster (circa 1953-59, maple neck, bridge pickup, as used by Joe Walsh for the solo) · Fender 'Black Panel' Deluxe Amp (1963-1966

Original amp EQ — bass 5.5 · mid 7 · treble 6.5 · gain 5 · presence 6.5

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❓ Hotel California — FAQ

What key is Hotel California in?

Hotel California is in B minor.

What chords does Hotel California use?

The main progression uses Bm, F#7, A, E7, G, D, Em7. Tuning: Standard. Capo: None (capo 7 for the live/12-string feel).

How do I get the Hotel California guitar tone?

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