Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger

How to play Survivor - Eye Of The Tiger by Survivor on guitar

This song is a great beginner pick because it has a strong, driving feel and a memorable progression that keeps you moving. You get a steady, confident groove that feels powerful once it locks in, and the opening idea is easy to recognize right away.

The chart mixes open shapes and barre shapes, so you can ease in with F, Em, and C, then handle the harder grips like Cm, G#, Fm, A#, Gm, and D#. The change to watch most is the opening move from Cm to F and back again, then into G#, since that shift can feel quick at first.

Start by looping the opening progression slowly and cleanly. Then practice the barre shapes one at a time until your fingers land without buzzing, and finally connect the whole sequence at a steady tempo before pushing it up to speed.

Use the play-along above to follow each chord change in time with the music, or learn the shapes first with the chord diagrams below.