Chordyes

What Will You Tell Them

Ernest Tubb

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for What Will You Tell Them by Ernest Tubb

Level: Intermediate Decade: 1960s Genre: Country / Folk Theme: Family Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
"What Will You Tell Them?" - Ernest Tubb
B-Side On The Single "Through That Door / What Will You Tell Them?" (1961)

Intro
F   C   G7   C

Verse
Now, CSomeday They'll Wonder Where FDaddy Can CBe
So CWhat Will You Tell Them When They D7Ask About G7Me?
Will You CTell Them I Cheated And FWas So UnCtrue?
Will You CTell Them I Begged For ForG7giveness From CYou? C7​

Chorus
And FThen Will You CTell Them How G7You Turned Me CDown
BeFcause Of A CNew Love They D7Don't Know You G7Found?
Oh, CWhat Will You Tell Them When They're FOld Enough To CSee?
Will CYou Say It's Your Fault Or G7Blame It On CMe?

Instrumental Break
F   C   G7   C
F   C   G7   C   C7

Chorus 2
Your FName Will Be CDifferent And G7They'll Wonder CWhy
So FHow Will You CTell Them Or Will D7You Even G7Try?
Oh, CWhat Will You Tell Them When They're FOld Enough To CSee?
If CYou Think You'll Lose Them, Then G7Blame It On FMe  C​
Also available in: C D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for What Will You Tell Them?

The chords for What Will You Tell Them are: F, C, G7, D7, C7

What is the original key of What Will You Tell Them?

The original key is F.

What is the difficulty of playing What Will You Tell Them?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play What Will You Tell Them in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can What Will You Tell Them be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play What Will You Tell Them on ukulele?

Chord What Will You Tell Them can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in What Will You Tell Them?

What Will You Tell Them uses 5 chords: F, C, G7, D7, C7

What is the easiest way to play What Will You Tell Them?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was What Will You Tell Them released in?

What Will You Tell Them was released in the 1960s. See more 1960s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for What Will You Tell Them?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch What Will You Tell Them to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

0.3x