May 15, 2025 by Klaus Crow
You might think The Eagles need no introduction, but a new generation is discovering them for the first time. So before we’ll get into the “Easy Eagles Songs to Play on Guitar” here’s a small introduction.
The Eagles, an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1971 and gained fame for their distinctive blend of rock, country, and folk music.
They became one of the best-selling bands in history with hits like “Hotel California,” “Take It Easy,” and “Desperado,”.
Many critics and fans regard their 1976 album Hotel California as one of the greatest rock albums of all time, and the title track remains an enduring classic.
The band broke up in 1980 but reunited in 1994 for the Hell Freezes Over tour and album, symbolizing their lasting influence in rock history.
What Are Easy Eagles Songs to Play on Guitar?
As a guitar student you cannot get around The Eagles. Their songs are a must addition to your guitar routine and repertoire. The beautiful chord progressions, guitar licks, intro’s and solo’s contain a great treasure to learn from and level up your playing.
Fortunately for the beginner, many of their biggest hits feature simple chords, chord progressions and strumming patterns, making them perfect for both beginner and intermediate guitar player.
Now make yourself a nice cappuccino, take your guitar out of the stand, allow yourself to indulge with your favorite Eagles songs and enjoy a great moment!
Bask in the bliss of practice!
1. “Take It Easy”
Jackson Browne co-wrote ‘Take It Easy’ with the Eagles’ Glenn Frey. The song appeared on the band’s 1972 self-titled debut album, Eagles.
Browne began writing the song but hit a wall, so Frey stepped in and helped him finish it. Frey once described it as ‘a great opener’ because of its message about not taking life too seriously.
Glenn Frey and Bernie Leadon were the primary guitarists on ‘Take It Easy.’ Frey played lead guitar and took a leading role in arranging the song, while Leadon added a distinctive banjo part that helped shape its country-rock sound.
“Take it easy” starts relaxed with the intro playing G – G – G6sus4 (3×2013) – Gadd9sus4 (3×0013) and then comes in with a basic uptempo strumming pattern: Down-down-up-up-down-up. Great for practicing simple chord changes and singing along.
Chords: G – G6sus4 – Gadd9sus4 – D – C – Em – Am
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