Desperado by Eagles
Key: G · 123 BPM · 3/4
Desperado by Eagles is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the I-IV-V progression — classic resolving progression (1-4-5), played as a V-I-IV rotation: D-G-C. At 123 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace, in waltz time.
The progression
This song follows the I-IV-V progression (Classic resolving progression (1-4-5)), played as a V-I-IV rotation in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | G | D-G-C |
| Capo 3 | E | B-E-A |
| Capo 5 | D | A-D-G |
| Capo 7 | C | G-C-F |
Chord chart
- 0:00 G
- 0:04 C
- 0:08 G
- 0:10 Em
- 0:13 Asus4
- 0:15 D
- 0:20 G
- 0:22 G7
- 0:24 C
- 0:28 G
- 0:31 Em
- 0:33 A7
- 0:35 D
- 0:37 G
- 0:39 C
- 0:43 Cmin6
- 0:45 G
- 0:47 Em7
- 0:50 D
- 0:51 G
- 0:53 D
- 0:55 Em
- 0:57 Bm7
- 0:59 C
- 1:01 G
- 1:02 Em
- 1:04 C
- 1:06 G
- 1:10 Em
- 1:12 Bm7
- 1:14 C
- 1:16 G
- 1:18 Em
- 1:20 A7
- 1:22 Dsus4
- 1:24 D
- 1:26 G
- 1:30 C
- 1:34 G
- 1:35 D
- 1:36 Em7
- 1:38 A7
- 1:40 D
- 1:42 G
- 1:46 C
- 1:50 G
- 1:52 Em
- 1:55 D
- 1:56 G
- 1:58 D
- 2:00 Em
- 2:02 Bm7
- 2:03 C
- 2:05 G
- 2:07 Em
- 2:09 C
- 2:11 G
- 2:15 Em
- 2:17 Bm7
- 2:19 C
- 2:21 G
- 2:23 Am7
- 2:27 Dsus4
- 2:29 D
- 2:31 G
- 2:33 G7
- 2:35 C
- 2:37 Cmin6
- 2:39 G
- 2:40 Gmaj7
- 2:41 Em7
- 2:43 A7
- 2:45 D
- 2:47 G
- 2:49 G7
- 2:51 C
- 2:55 G
- 2:57 Em7
- 2:59 C
- 3:00 G
- 3:01 Am7
- 3:03 Dsus4
- 3:05 Em7
- 3:07 Em
- 3:08 Dsus4
- 3:13 G
- 3:18 C
- 3:21 Cm
- 3:23 G
Frequently asked questions
What key is Desperado in?
Desperado is in G major.
What chords does Desperado use?
The core of Desperado cycles through D, G, C (3 chords).
What is the tempo of Desperado?
Desperado runs at 123 BPM in 3/4 time.
What chord progression does Desperado use?
Desperado follows the I-IV-V progression, played as a V-I-IV rotation. It's a classic resolving progression (1-4-5).
What capo should I use for Desperado?
No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.