Peaceful Easy Feeling by Eagles

Peaceful Easy Feeling stands as one of the most iconic tracks from the Eagles’ 1972 debut album, capturing the laid-back California vibe that would come to define the band’s sound. Written by Jack Tempchin and brought to life by the smooth vocal harmonies of Glenn Frey, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner, the song reached No. 22 on the charts and remains a staple in classic rock and country-folk playlists. Its easygoing groove and introspective lyrics embody the kind of soul-soothing authenticity that fans connected with immediately - and continue to love decades later.

The song’s origin story is just as heartfelt as the tune itself. Tempchin penned the first version of Peaceful Easy Feeling while crashing on the floor of a club in El Centro, scribbling lyrics on the back of a gig poster. The song grew from moments of quiet observation and romantic yearning - watching beautiful strangers at a bus stop, catching glimpses of inspiration in the streets of Old Town San Diego, and finishing verses in fast-food parking lots. When he later moved to Los Angeles and shared the tune with Glenn Frey, fate stepped in. Frey saw its potential, recorded a demo with the newly formed Eagles, and turned Tempchin’s wandering reflections into a timeless anthem of calm and contentment.

The lessons introduces three really interesting chords that reflect the style of the song - Esus4, Aadd9 and F#madd4.

Here is a Chord Chart I found on Ultimate Guitar.

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