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. Want the full sheet? Search your favourite tab site.

🎛️ 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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