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Tequila Sunrise by Eagles – Ukulele Chords

by Per Kjeller
written by Per Kjeller
Tequila Sunrise Ukulele Chords - Eagles

Tequila Sunrise Ukulele Chords – Eagles. This song uses the chords: G, D, Ami, E, Emi, B. You change the key for free, as needed.

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Tequila Sunrise Ukulele Chords – Eagles

INTRO:

G G6 x4

Amin D7 G G6 G G6

VERSE 1:

GIt’s another tequila sunriseDStarin’ slowly ‘cross the Aminsky
D Said goodGbye
GHe was just a hired handDWorkin’ on the dreams he planned to AmintryD The days go Gby
CHORUS 1:
EminEvery night when the Csun goes downEminJust another Clonely boy in townEmAnd Aminshe’s out runnin’ ‘D7round
VERSE 2:
GShe wasn’t just another womanDAnd I couldn’t keep from comin’ AminonD It’s been so Glong
GWhoa, and it’s a hollow feelin’DWhen it comes down to dealin’ AminfriendsIt never Gends
SOLO:
G D Amin D
BRIDGE:
AminTake another Dshot of courageBminWonder why the Eright words never Amincome B You just get Eminnumb A
VERSE 3:
GIt’s another tequila sunriseDThis old world still looks the AminsameD Another Gframe
OUTRO:
G G6 G G6 G G6 G G6 G
Tequila Sunrise Ukulele Chords - Eagles
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“Tequila Sunrise” History:

Songwriters: Don Henley, Glenn Frey
Album: Desperado (1973)
Genre: Country rock / soft rock
Length: ~2:53

Background & Creation

“Tequila Sunrise” was written early in the Eagles’ career and appears on Desperado, their second album. While Desperado is famously a Western-themed concept album about outlaws and misfits, this song stands slightly apart—it’s more intimate, personal, and modern in feel.

The title refers to both:

  • The cocktail (tequila, orange juice, grenadine), and
  • The aftermath of long nights—emotional hangovers, regret, and self-reflection as morning arrives.

Henley and Frey have both described it as a song about loneliness, heartbreak, and the cycle of trying to drink away emotional pain.

Themes & Meaning

At its core, “Tequila Sunrise” is about romantic disillusionment and emotional escape.

Key ideas:

  • Love lost or unfulfilled
  • Alcohol as temporary relief
  • Morning-after clarity
  • Emotional numbness rather than healing

Lines like:

“It’s another tequila sunrise / Starin’ slowly ‘cross the sky”

capture that quiet moment when the night’s distractions fade and reality settles back in.

There’s no dramatic confrontation here—just resignation. The narrator knows drinking doesn’t solve anything, but keeps doing it anyway.

Musical Style

  • Gentle acoustic guitar
  • Laid-back tempo
  • Soft harmonies (a hallmark of early Eagles)
  • Country influence without going full Nashville

It’s understated and smooth, letting the mood do the heavy lifting rather than flashy instrumentation.

Reception & Legacy

  • Released as a single in 1973, it became the Eagles’ first Top 100 hit, peaking at #64 on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • Over time, it’s grown into one of their most beloved deep classics, often cited as an early sign of the band’s emotional depth.
  • Frequently included on Eagles compilations and live setlists.

Cultural Impact

“Tequila Sunrise” helped define:

  • The California sound of the early 1970s
  • A softer, introspective side of rock music
  • The Eagles’ reputation for songs that feel like snapshots of emotional moments

It’s a song many people return to at reflective times in their lives—which may be part of why it’s endured so well.

 

 

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