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What Will You Tell Them

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

"What Will You Tell Them?" - Ernest Tubb
B-Side On The Single "Through That Door / What Will You Tell Them?" (1961)

Intro
G   D   A7   D

Verse
Now, DSomeday They'll Wonder Where GDaddy Can DBe
So DWhat Will You Tell Them When They E7Ask About A7Me?
Will You DTell Them I Cheated And GWas So UnDtrue?
Will You DTell Them I Begged For ForA7giveness From DYou? D7​

Chorus
And GThen Will You DTell Them How A7You Turned Me DDown
BeGcause Of A DNew Love They E7Don't Know You A7Found?
Oh, DWhat Will You Tell Them When They're GOld Enough To DSee?
Will DYou Say It's Your Fault Or A7Blame It On DMe?

Instrumental Break
G   D   A7   D
G   D   A7   D   D7

Chorus 2
Your GName Will Be DDifferent And A7They'll Wonder DWhy
So GHow Will You DTell Them Or Will E7You Even A7Try?
Oh, DWhat Will You Tell Them When They're GOld Enough To DSee?
If DYou Think You'll Lose Them, Then A7Blame It On GMe  D​
Also available in: F (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for What Will You Tell Them?

The chords for What Will You Tell Them are: G, D, A7, E7, D7

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: G, D, A7, E7, D7

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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