Tequila Sunrise by Eagles

Key: G · 112 BPM · 4/4

Tequila Sunrise by Eagles is written in G major. Its chords cycle through the ii-V-I progression — jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater), played as a I-ii-V rotation: G-Am-D. At 112 BPM, it moves at a moderate, driving pace.

The progression

This song follows the ii-V-I progression (Jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater)), played as a I-ii-V rotation in G major. Chords are automatically detected — if something looks off, let us know.

Learn more about the ii-V-I progression

Play it in other keys

CapoShape keyChords to play
No capoGG-Am-D
Capo 3EE-F#m-B
Capo 5DD-Em-A
Capo 7CC-Dm-G

Chord chart

  • 0:00 G
  • 0:08 Am
  • 0:10 D
  • 0:12 G
  • 0:21 D
  • 0:25 Am
  • 0:27 D
  • 0:30 G
  • 0:38 D
  • 0:43 Am
  • 0:45 D
  • 0:47 G
  • 0:51 Em
  • 0:53 C
  • 0:56 Em
  • 0:58 C
  • 1:00 Em
  • 1:02 Am
  • 1:04 D
  • 1:09 G
  • 1:13 D
  • 1:17 Am
  • 1:19 D
  • 1:22 G
  • 1:30 D
  • 1:35 Am
  • 1:37 D
  • 1:39 G
  • 1:48 D
  • 1:52 Am
  • 1:54 D
  • 1:56 G
  • 2:01 Am
  • 2:03 D
  • 2:05 Bm
  • 2:09 Am
  • 2:12 B7
  • 2:14 Em
  • 2:16 A
  • 2:18 G
  • 2:22 D
  • 2:27 Am7
  • 2:29 D
  • 2:31 G

Frequently asked questions

What key is Tequila Sunrise in?

Tequila Sunrise is in G major.

What chords does Tequila Sunrise use?

The core of Tequila Sunrise cycles through G, Am, D (3 chords).

What is the tempo of Tequila Sunrise?

Tequila Sunrise runs at 112 BPM in 4/4 time.

What chord progression does Tequila Sunrise use?

Tequila Sunrise follows the ii-V-I progression, played as a I-ii-V rotation. It's a jazz core resolution (the strongest, most common movement in jazz and musical theater).

What capo should I use for Tequila Sunrise?

No capo needed — G major already sits in standard open-chord shapes.