Hotel California

by Eagles
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Her On a dark des ert high way,

She got the wind in my hair,

She warm a smell of of co li ty tas

ris ing up through the air.

Up a head in the dis tance,

I saw a shim mer ing light.

My head grew heav y and my sight grew dim;

I had to stop for the night.

There she stood in the door way;

I heard the mis sion bell.

wine.” He said, And I was think ing to my self: this could be (E7)heav en or this could be hell.

Then she lit up a voic es are call ing from and she showed me the way.

There were voic es down the cor dle ri dor; night I thought I heard them say:

“Wel come to the Ho tel Cal i for nia.

Such a (F#7)love ly place, (such a love ly place) such a (Bm)love ly face.

They (G)Plen ty of room at the Ho tel Cal i for nia.

An y (Em7)time of year, (an y time of year) you can (F#7)find it here.”

Her mind is Tif fa ny twist ed.

She got the Mer ce des bends.

She got a lot of pret ty, pret ty boys

ris ing she through calls friends.

How they dance in the court yard;

I sweet a shim sum mer sweat.

My Some grew dance y to re mem ber; dim;

I some to dance to for get.

So I called up the cap tain:

I “Please the bring me my wine.” He said, “We have n’t had that spir it here this since be (E7)nine en teen six could ty nine.”

Then And still up those voic es are call ing from and she far a the way;

wake you up es in the mid dle of the night I just to hear them say:

“Wel come to the Ho tel Cal i for nia.

Such a (F#7)love ly place, (such a love ly place) such a (Bm)love ly face.

They (G)liv in’ it up at the Ho tel Cal i for nia.

What a (Em7)nice sur prise; (what a nice sur prise) bring your (F#7)find it here.”

(F#7)al i bis.”

Mir rors on the ceil ing, I was the pink cham pagne on ice, and she said, “We are had to find the pris on ers here the of our own de vice.”

And in the mas ter’s the cham bers, “We are they gath ered for the feast.

They stab it out with their steel y knives, but they (F#7)just can’t kill the beast.

Last thing I re mem ber, I was the run ning for the door.

and she said, “We I had to find the pas sage back to the place I was be fore.

And in “Re lax,” said the night man.

“We are they pro grammed to re ceive.

You can check out an y time you like, but but (F#7)you can nev er leave.”

Hotel California — Easy Piano Notes for Beginners

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Learn "Hotel California" on piano with easy notes — perfect for absolute beginners. Large color-coded note names show exactly which keys to press. No music reading required. Key of D, 136 BPM.

Tip: Use the speed control to practice at 70% tempo first. Focus on tricky chord transitions before attempting the full arrangement.

About “Hotel California

Can I play "Hotel California" without reading sheet music?
Yes — Easy Notes mode prints the letter name (C, D, E…) directly on each note in big color-coded labels, so you can match colors to your keyboard without any traditional notation. The whole arrangement of "Hotel California" is playable in minutes, even for first-time players.
What key is "Hotel California" by Eagles played in?
Hotel California is arranged in the key of D on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "Hotel California"?
The arrangement plays at 136 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "Hotel California" easy to play on piano?
This is a medium-difficulty arrangement. Most players can learn it within a few practice sessions using the speed control.
Can I download sheet music for "Hotel California"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "Hotel California"?
"Hotel California" was originally performed by Eagles. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "Hotel California"?
This arrangement uses 8 chords: A, Bm, C, D, E7, Em7, F#7, G.
What other songs by Eagles can I play here?
Try "HEARTACHE TONIGHT", "NEW KID IN TOWN", "SAD CAFE". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Can a complete beginner play "Hotel California"?
Absolutely! The Beginner mode shows large color-coded notes with letter names (C, D, E...). Just match the colors to your keyboard — no music reading needed. "Hotel California" is simplified for beginners.
Do I need to read music to play "Hotel California"?
No! Our Beginner mode replaces traditional notation with color-coded letter names. Each note shows exactly which key to press. You can start playing "Hotel California" in minutes, even if you've never touched a piano before.

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