Hotel California Chords By Eagles. This legendary track by the Eagles remains one of the most requested songs for guitarists worldwide. Written by Don Henley, Don Felder & Glenn Frey, “Hotel California” delivers a haunting melody and unforgettable lyrics that have captivated audiences for decades.
Hotel California Chords
[Intro]
Bm F# A E G D Em F# [x2]
[Verse 1]
Bm
On a dark desert highway
F#
Cool wind in my hair
A
Warm smell of colitas
E
Rising up through the air
G
Up ahead in the distance
D
I saw shimmering light
Em
My head grew heavy and my sight grew dim
F#
I had to stop for the night
Bm
There she stood in the doorway
F#
I heard the mission bell
A
And I was thinking to myself
E
This could be Heaven or this could be Hell
G
Then she lit up a candle
D
And she showed me the way
Em
There were voices down the corridor
F#
I thought I heard them say
[Chorus]
G D
Welcome to the Hotel California
F#
Such a lovely place (such a lovely place)
Bm
Such a lovely face
G D
Plenty of room at the Hotel California
Em
Any time of year
F#
You can find it here
[Verse 2]
Bm
Her mind is Tiffany-twisted
F#
She got the Mercedes Benz
A
She got a lot of pretty, pretty boys
E
She calls friends
G
How they dance in the courtyard
D
Sweet summer sweat
Em
Some dance to remember
F#
Some dance to forget
Bm
So I called up the Captain
F#
Please bring me my wine
A
He said, ‘We haven’t had that spirit here”
E
“Since 1969”
G D
And still those voices are calling from far away
Em
Wake you up in the middle of the night
F#
Just to hear them say
G D
Welcome to the Hotel California
F#
Such a lovely place
Bm
Such a lovely face
G D
They livin’ it up at the Hotel California
Em
What a nice surprise
F#
Bring your alibis
[Verse 3]
Bm
Mirrors on the ceiling
F#
The pink champagne on ice
A
And she said, ‘We are all just prisoners here”
E
“Of our own device”
G
And in the master’s chambers
D
They gathered for the feast
Em
They stab it with their steely knives
F#
But they just can’t kill the beast
Bm
Last thing I remember, I was
F#
Running for the door
A
I had to find the passage back
E
To the place I was before
G
“Relax, ” said the night man
D
“We are programmed to receive”
Em
“You can check-out any time you like”
F#
“But you can never leave!”
[Outro]
Bm F# A E G D Em F# (x4)
Whether you’re searching for Hotel California Eagles Chords, Hotel California song lyrics, or specifically Hotel California chords without capo, this post has everything you need. Many players prefer the prochords version without a capo to keep the original key and feel authentic.
The complete Lyrics Hotel California continue with the story of the mysterious hotel, ending with the unforgettable line: “You can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.”
This song perfectly showcases why Chords Of Hotel California are loved by beginners and pros alike. The progression is melodic yet challenging enough to keep you engaged while mastering the Hotel California Chords.
Practice these prochords slowly at first, then build up to the original tempo. Once comfortable, try adding the famous dual guitar harmonies during the outro solo section.
