Now playing

Easy Listening

Chords

4.85 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Dmajor

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

1/30

Tempo 80 BPMVol

Sound:

Position

Step 1 / 30Position: 2

1 index2 middle3 ring4 pinkyO openSpace = play/pause

   D= xx0232      A= x02220    E= 022100       Eb= xxx121
 D/A= x00232     A7= x02020    G= 320033    
N.C. = No chords   ^ = Emphasise the beats  / = Slide notes up
[Intro]
e |--D----2-D/A----2---D---2-D/A----2---|-D-----2-D/A----2--D---D/A-----D/B----D/C#-----|
B |------3-----3------3-----3---|------3-----3-------------------|
G |------2-----2------2-----2---|------2-----2-------------------|
D |---0------------0------------|---0------------0---------------|
A |---------0------------0------|---------0----------0---2---4---|
E |-----------------------------|--------------------------------|
[Verse 1]
DEasy Alistening, I'm in that easy listening Dmode,
Easy Alistening, why don't we A7do it in the   D...middle of the road? 
Kick off your Gshoes, sit back, relaxez - Dvous,
                             E       A7N.C.
Tell me what more can an old      ...rocker do? 
                              ^ ^
[Link]
e |---------------|
B |---------------|
G |---------------|
D |---------------|
A |---0---2---4---|
E |---------------|
DEasy Alistening, easy---A7--- Dlistening!
[Break]
e |---------------|
B |---------------|
G |---------------|
D |---0-----------|
A |-------4---2---|
E |---------------|
||:  A/  /  /  /  |  E/  /  /  /  |  /  /  /  /  |  A/  /  /  /  :|| x2
[Verse 2]
DEasy Alistening, (Never mind the world outside!)
AEasy-A7------ Dlistening, (Famine, war, and genocide!)
Easy Alistening, (Forget the looney on the loose!)
AEasy--A7----- lDistening! (Rising crime, and child abuse!)
[Bridge]
   GIgnore the poisoned atmosphere,     D...open up another beer,
                              A7    DN.C.
The media feeds you every day,     a - what to think and say,
Kick off your Gshoes, sit back, relaxez - Dvous, (Relaxez-vous, relaxez-vous...
                                       E       A7N.C.
          Tell me what more can an old      ...Rocker do?
..Relaxez-vous!)                        ^ ^
[Verse 3]
                    A7  DEasy------    Alistening, (Life could be a dream!)
(Rock-a-do, rock-a-doo, ooo ooo!)
AEasy-A7----- Dlistening!
[Coda]
     (D)                   D       Eb  D  
e |------------------|-------1--/--2---||
B |---3--3-----------|-------2--/--3---||
G |---------4--2-----|-------1--/--2---||
D |---------------4--|---0-------------||
A |------------------|-----------------||
E |------------------|-----------------||

All chords in this song (9)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Easy Listening

by The Rutles

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

D/A

D/B

D/C#

D A E Eb

= xx0232 = x02220 = 022100 = xxx121

D/A A7 G

= x00232 = x02020 = 320033

N.C. = No chords ^ = Emphasise the beats / = Slide notes up

[Intro]

D D/A D D/A D D/A D D/A D/B D/C#

e |------2-----2------2-----2---|------2-----2-------------------|

B |------3-----3------3-----3---|------3-----3-------------------|

G |------2-----2------2-----2---|------2-----2-------------------|

D |---0------------0------------|---0------------0---------------|

A |---------0------------0------|---------0----------0---2---4---|

E |-----------------------------|--------------------------------|

[Verse 1]

D A D

Easy listening, I'm in that easy listening mode,

A A7 D

Easy listening, why don't we do it in the ...middle of the road?

G D

Kick off your shoes, sit back, relaxez - vous,

E A7

N.C.

Tell me what more can an old ...rocker do?

^ ^

[Link]

e |---------------|

B |---------------|

G |---------------|

D |---------------|

A |---0---2---4---|

E |---------------|

D A A7 D

Easy listening, easy------ listening!

[Break]

e |---------------|

B |---------------|

G |---------------|

D |---0-----------|

A |-------4---2---|

E |---------------|

A E A

||: / / / / | / / / / | / / / / | / / / / :|| x2

[Verse 2]

D A

Easy listening, (Never mind the world outside!)

A A7 D

Easy------- listening, (Famine, war, and genocide!)

Easy listening, (Forget the looney on the loose!)

A A7 D

Easy------- listening! (Rising crime, and child abuse!)

[Bridge]

G D

Ignore the poisoned atmosphere, ...open up another beer,

A7 D

N.C.

The media feeds you every day, a - what to think and say,

G D

Kick off your shoes, sit back, relaxez - vous, (Relaxez-vous, relaxez-vous...

E A7

N.C.

Tell me what more can an old ...Rocker do?

..Relaxez-vous!) ^ ^

[Verse 3]

A7 D A

Easy------ listening, (Life could be a dream!)

(Rock-a-do, rock-a-doo, ooo ooo!)

A A7 D

Easy------ listening!

[Coda]

D D Eb D

()

e |------------------|-------1--/--2---||

B |---3--3-----------|-------2--/--3---||

G |---------4--2-----|-------1--/--2---||

D |---------------4--|---0-------------||

A |------------------|-----------------||

E |------------------|-----------------||

About Easy Listening Chords by The Rutles

Learn how to play Easy Listening by The Rutles with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Easy Listening chords”, “Easy Listening guitar chords”, or “The Rutles Easy Listening 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 Easy Listening chords and for experienced players who want accurate Easy Listening lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include D, A, E, Eb, D/A, A7.

FAQ — Easy Listening by The Rutles

How do I play "Easy Listening" by The Rutles on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Easy Listening" by The Rutles 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 "Easy Listening" by The Rutles free?

Yes. The chords for "Easy Listening" by The Rutles are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Easy Listening" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Easy Listening"?

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

Is "Easy Listening" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Easy Listening" by The Rutles with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by The Rutles below.

What key is "Easy Listening" in?

The chords for "Easy Listening" show the original chord names (including D, A, E, Eb, D/A, A7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.