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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 E

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
E   B   F#7   B

Verse
Now, BSomeday They'll Wonder Where EDaddy Can BBe
So BWhat Will You Tell Them When They C#7Ask About MF#7e?
Will You BTell Them I Cheated And EWas So UnBtrue?
Will You BTell Them I Begged For ForF#7giveness From YBou?  B7​

Chorus
And EThen Will You BTell Them How F#7You Turned Me DBown
BeEcause Of A BNew Love They C#7Don't Know You FF#7ound?
Oh, BWhat Will You Tell Them When They're EOld Enough To BSee?
Will BYou Say It's Your Fault Or F#7Blame It On MBe?

Instrumental Break
E   B   F#7   B
E   B   F#7   B   B7

Chorus 2
Your EName Will Be BDifferent And F#7They'll Wonder WBhy
So EHow Will You BTell Them Or Will C#7You Even TF#7ry?
Oh, BWhat Will You Tell Them When They're EOld Enough To BSee?
If BYou Think You'll Lose Them, Then F#7Blame It On MEe   B​
Also available in: F (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for What Will You Tell Them?

The chords for What Will You Tell Them are: E, B, F#7, C#7, B7

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: E, B, F#7, C#7, B7

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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