Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

Brown Eyes

Chords4.65 votes

Listen on

YouTube Spotify Apple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Tabbed from the recording from the American Folk Anthology (disc 2)
[Chorus:]
G                           D     G                          D
Those brown eyes I loved so well. Those brown eyes I long to see.
D                          A                                  D
How I long for those brown eyes. Strangers they have grown to be.
D               A                              D
Just a year ago today, when my brown eyes went away
D                      A                                      D
Up in heaven I long to be, where a brown-eyed angel waits for me
[Chorus]
D                              A
Last night I passed her on the street, I bowed my head 'cause I could not 
D
speak
D                      A                                 D
Another man was at her side, soon I thought she'd be his bride.
[Chorus]
Other versions of the song have slightly different lyrics, as stated below.
D                            A                                    D
One evening when the sun was low my brown eyes whispered, "I must go."
D                        A                                     D
Not one second would she wait. She kissed my cheek and left my gate.
[Chorus:]
G                           D     G                          D
Those brown eyes I loved so well. Those brown eyes I long to see.
D                          A                                  D
How I long for those brown eyes. Strangers they have grown to be.
D                          A                                       D
One night I met her on the street. I tipped my hat but I could not speak.
D                      A                                 D
Another man was by her side. Soon I thought she'd be his bride.
[Chorus]
D                     A                                  D
'Twas just a year ago today, they laid my own brown eyes away.
D                         A                                D
Six long years for me she cried. It was her brother by her side.
[Chorus]

Brown Eyes chords and lyrics

Free chords for Brown Eyes by Woody Guthrie. Scroll the interactive sheet above or read the chord names inline below.

Tabbed from the recording from the American Folk Anthology (disc 2)
[Chorus:]
[Chorus]
[Chorus]
Other versions of the song have slightly different lyrics, as stated below.
[Chorus:]
[Chorus]
[Chorus]

Brown Eyes Chords by Woody Guthrie

Learn how to play Brown Eyes by Woody Guthrie with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Brown Eyes chords”, “Brown Eyes guitar chords”, or “Woody Guthrie Brown Eyes chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Brown Eyes chords and for experienced players who want accurate Brown Eyes lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include G, D, A.

Frequently asked questions about Brown Eyes

How do I play "Brown Eyes" by Woody Guthrie on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Brown Eyes" by Woody Guthrie on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Brown Eyes" by Woody Guthrie free?

Yes. The chords for "Brown Eyes" by Woody Guthrie are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Brown Eyes" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Brown Eyes" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Brown Eyes"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Brown Eyes" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Brown Eyes" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Brown Eyes" by Woody Guthrie with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Woody Guthrie below.

What key is "Brown Eyes" in?

The chords for "Brown Eyes" show the original chord names (including G, D, A). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.