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.
Play it in other keys
| Capo | Shape key | Chords to play |
|---|---|---|
| No capo | G | G-Am-D |
| Capo 3 | E | E-F#m-B |
| Capo 5 | D | D-Em-A |
| Capo 7 | C | C-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.