Desperado Chords 2026 Easy to Play
“Desperado” by Eagles is played in the key of Bm and uses the chords Bm, F#, A and Em. It's an easy song — a good pick for beginners. This rock song from 2026 comes with an interactive player so you can transpose, add a capo and autoscroll while you play.
Chords:BmF#AEmG
Chords for Desperado
B
3
90
Verse
BmDesperado, why F#don't you come to your Asenses?
EmYou've been out ridin' Gfences for so Bmlong now
BmOh, you're a hard one
F#But I know that you've got your Areasons
EmThese things that are pleasin' you
GWill hurt you somehow
Verse
BmDon't you draw the F#queen of diamonds, boy
AShe'll beat you if she's Emable
GYou know the queen of hearts is Bmalways your best F#bet
ANow it seems to me, some Emfine things
GHave been laid upon your Bmtable
Chorus
EmBut you only want the F#ones that you can't Aget
EmDesperado, oh, you F#ain't gettin' no Ayounger
EmYour pain and your F#hunger, they're driving you Ahome
EmAnd freedom, oh, freedom
F#Well, that's just some people talkin'
AYour prison is walkin' through this Bmworld all F#alone
Verse
BmDon't your feet get F#cold in the winter time?
AThe sky won't snow and the Emsun won't shine
GIt's hard to tell the night time from the Bmday
BmYou're losin' all your F#hastings and race Afor fate
EmAin't it funny how the Gfeeling goes away?
Chorus
EmDesperado, you F#ain't gettin' no Ayounger
EmYour pain and your F#hunger, they're driving you Ahome
EmAnd freedom, oh, freedom
F#Well, that's just some people talkin'
AYour prison is walkin' through this Bmworld all F#alone.
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Desperado — FAQ
What key is “Desperado” in?
“Desperado” by Eagles is in the key of Bm. You can transpose it to any other key using the player.
What chords are used in “Desperado”?
“Desperado” uses Bm, F#, A, Em and G.
Is “Desperado” easy to play on guitar?
Yes — “Desperado” is rated easy and suits beginners.
Who sings “Desperado”?
“Desperado” is performed by Eagles.