Layla Chords
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Chords in this song
Chords for Layla by Eric Clapton. The estimated core chords are C#, F#, B, A#m. Press play to follow the automatic chord timeline, or click a chord to jump there.
How to play Layla
The automatically estimated key is C#; check it against the recording before playing along.
Estimated difficulty: Advanced — 4 different chords, 4 of them barre or extended shapes.
Estimated core chords
Chord progression through the song
The key, tempo and chords on this page are automatic estimates and have not been checked against published sources.
Frequently asked
What key is Layla in?
Layla by Eric Clapton has an automatically estimated key of C#, at around 119 BPM.
What chords do I need for Layla?
The automatically estimated core chords are C#, F#, B, A#m.
Is Layla good for beginners?
Based on the automatic chord estimate: Advanced. 4 different chords, 4 of them barre or extended shapes.