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What Will You Tell Them

Ernest Tubb

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for What Will You Tell Them by Ernest Tubb in the key of D

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
D   A   E7   A

Verse
Now, ASomeday They'll Wonder Where DDaddy Can ABe
So AWhat Will You Tell Them When They B7Ask About E7Me?
Will You ATell Them I Cheated And DWas So UnAtrue?
Will You ATell Them I Begged For ForE7giveness From AYou? A7​

Chorus
And DThen Will You ATell Them How E7You Turned Me ADown
BeDcause Of A ANew Love They B7Don't Know You E7Found?
Oh, AWhat Will You Tell Them When They're DOld Enough To ASee?
Will AYou Say It's Your Fault Or E7Blame It On AMe?

Instrumental Break
D   A   E7   A
D   A   E7   A   A7

Chorus 2
Your DName Will Be ADifferent And E7They'll Wonder AWhy
So DHow Will You ATell Them Or Will B7You Even E7Try?
Oh, AWhat Will You Tell Them When They're DOld Enough To ASee?
If AYou Think You'll Lose Them, Then E7Blame It On DMe  A​
Also available in: F (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for What Will You Tell Them?

The chords for What Will You Tell Them are: D, A, E7, B7, A7

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: D, A, E7, B7, A7

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.

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