Intro: E - Esus4 - E - Esus4 - E - Esus4 - E - Esus4
Verse:
E A E A
I like the way your sparkling earrings
E A B7 B7add4
lay against your skin so brown
E A E A
And I want to sleep with you in the desert tonight
E A B7sus4 B7
with a billion stars all around
Chorus:
A E
'Cause I got a peaceful easy feeling
A F#m? B7
And I know you won't let me down
E F#m? A B7 E Esus4 E Esus4 E
'cause I'm already standin' on the ground
Verse:
A E A
And I found out a long time ago
E A B7 E
what a woman can do to your soul
A E A
All that she can take you anyway
E A B7
You don't already know how to go
Chorus:
A E
And I got a peaceful easy feeling
A F#m? B7
And I know you won't let me down
E F#m? A B7 B7add4 E Esus4 E
'cause I'm already standin' on the ground
Solo break:
Esus4 - E - A - E - A - E - A - B7
E - A - E - A - E - A - B7 - A
E - A - B7 - E - F#m? - A - B7
Verse:
E A E A E
I get this feeling I may know you
A B7
as a lover and a friend
E A E A
This voice keeps whispering in my other ear
E A B7
it tells me I may never see you again
Chorus:
A E Esus4 E
'Cause I got a peaceful easy feeling
A F#m? B7
And I know you won't let me down
E F#m? A B7
'cause I'm already standin'
E F#m? A B7
I'm already standin'
E F#m? A B7
Yes I'm already standin'
E F#m? A B7
on the ground
(some melodic woo wooing)
Outro:
E - F#m? - A - B7 - E - F#m? - A - B7 - E
Chords:
EaDgBe
E - 022100
Esus4 - 022200
A - x02220
B7 - 021202
D7sus4 - 222202
Badd4 - 021200
F#m? - 244200 (play top E with thumb)
How to play "Peaceful Easy Feeling" by Eagles on guitar
Intro & Chorus Chord Progression:
- Begin with E major, transitioning to Esus4 to add a lush, resonant feel.
Strum each chord gently to set the tranquil mood of the song.
Playing the Chords:
- E major: Place your index finger on the 1st fret G, middle on the 2nd fret
A, and ring on the 2nd fret D.
- Esus4: Add your pinky to the 2nd fret G string, altering the E major.
- A major: Place your index on the 2nd fret D, middle on the 2nd fret G, and
ring on the 2nd fret B.
- B7: Index on the 1st fret D, middle on the 2nd fret A, and ring on the
2nd fret G, with your pinky on the 2nd fret high E.
- F#m: This is played as an F#m7 in this context. Bar the 2nd fret from the A
to high E string, and place your ring finger on the 4th fret A.
Strumming Pattern:
- Adopt a smooth, flowing strumming pattern. Use downstrokes for a soft touch
and upstrokes for a light, airy feel, emphasizing the song's easygoing nature.
Verse & Chorus Details:
- Maintain a consistent rhythm and chord progression throughout the verses and
choruses, letting the lyrical content guide your emotional expression.
Common Mistakes:
- Avoid abrupt chord changes which can disrupt the song's peaceful tone.
- Be mindful of the sus chord transitions, ensuring they enhance rather than
dominate the harmony.
Solo Break:
- Follow the established chord pattern but experiment with slight variations
or embellishments to personalize your rendition.
Outro:
- The outro revisits the song's key chords, gradually winding down the
performance in a reflective manner.
Song's Theme:
- The lyrics evoke a sense of contentment and serene assurance in love,
emphasizing comfort and emotional security.
Practice these elements consistently to capture the serene and soothing essence
of "Peaceful Easy Feeling."