Now playing

Tell Her Tonight

Chords

4.66 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

*----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE--------------------------------*
*This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the*
*song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.*
*-----------------------------------------------------------------------------*
debut homonym album. A simple track with Nick McCarthy singing verses instead
Key of E minor
===============================================================================
NOTE. For the verses there aren't actually chords, so I'm basing on this
===============================================================================
CHORDS (low to high, in order of appearance)
 EmXXX987   AX7765X   GX5543X   BbX8876X   DbX11-11-10-9X   Eb11-13-13-12-11
  [Intro]
|| -Em7--7-7-7-9-10-9-7-|-7--7-7------------ ||
|| -8--8-8------------|-8--8-8-11-10-8-7-- ||
||O-9--9-9------------|-9--9-9------------O||
||O-------------------|-------------------O||
|| -------------------|------------------- ||
|| -------------------|------------------- ||X2
 [Verse 1]
EmI only heard her talk, but she saw it 
EmI only watched her walk, but she saw it 
EmI only touched her lips but she saw it 
EmI only kissed her lips, but she saw it 
  [Chorus]
AGonna have to tell her tonight
AGonna have to tell her tonight
AGonna have to tell her tonight
AGonna have to tell her tonight
 [Verse 2]
EmShe only flicked her eyes, but I saw it 
EmShe only swung her hair, but I saw it 
EmShe only shook her hips, but I saw it
EmShe only licked her lips, but I saw it 
  [Chorus]
AGonna have to tell her tonight
AGonna have to tell her tonight
AGonna have to tell her tonight
AGonna have to tell her tonight
  [Refrain]
GHey, I'll have to tell her, you tell her tonight, yeah!
BbI'll have to tell her, tell her tonight, yeah!
GI'll have to tell her, to tell her tonight, yeah!
BbI'll have to tell her, to tell her tonight! 
Oh, Emyeah!
[Verse 3]
EmI only watched her walk, but she saw it
EmI only heard her talk, but she saw it
EmI only touched her hips, but she saw it 
EmI only kissed her lips, but she saw it 
[Chorus]
AGonna have to tell her tonight
AGonna have to tell her tonight
AGonna have to tell her tonight
AGonna have to tell her tonight
[Refrain]
GHey, I'll have to tell her, you tell her tonight, yeah!
BbHey, I'll have to tell her, you tell her tonight, yeah!
DbYou have to tell her, you tell her tonight
Oh Ebyeah!
***************************************************************************************

All chords in this song (6)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Tell Her Tonight

by Franz Ferdinand

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

*----------------------------------PLEASE NOTE--------------------------------*

*This file is the author's own work and represents their interpretation of the*

*song. You may only use this file for private study, scholarship, or research.*

*-----------------------------------------------------------------------------*

debut homonym album. A simple track with Nick McCarthy singing verses instead

Key of E minor

===============================================================================

NOTE. For the verses there aren't actually chords, so I'm basing on this

===============================================================================

CHORDS (low to high, in order of appearance)

Em A G Bb Db Eb

XXX987 X7765X X5543X X8876X X11-11-10-9X 11-13-13-12-11

[Intro]

|| -7--7-7-7-9-10-9-7-|-7--7-7------------ ||

|| -8--8-8------------|-8--8-8-11-10-8-7-- ||

||O-9--9-9------------|-9--9-9------------O||

||O-------------------|-------------------O||

|| -------------------|------------------- ||

|| -------------------|------------------- ||X2

[Verse 1]

I only heard her talk, but she saw it

I only watched her walk, but she saw it

I only touched her lips but she saw it

I only kissed her lips, but she saw it

[Chorus]

Gonna have to tell her tonight

[Verse 2]

She only flicked her eyes, but I saw it

She only swung her hair, but I saw it

She only shook her hips, but I saw it

She only licked her lips, but I saw it

[Chorus]

Gonna have to tell her tonight

[Refrain]

Hey, I'll have to tell her, you tell her tonight, yeah!

I'll have to tell her, tell her tonight, yeah!

I'll have to tell her, to tell her tonight, yeah!

I'll have to tell her, to tell her tonight!

Oh, yeah!

[Verse 3]

I only watched her walk, but she saw it

I only heard her talk, but she saw it

I only touched her hips, but she saw it

I only kissed her lips, but she saw it

[Chorus]

Gonna have to tell her tonight

[Refrain]

Hey, I'll have to tell her, you tell her tonight, yeah!

You have to tell her, you tell her tonight

Oh yeah!

***************************************************************************************

About Tell Her Tonight Chords by Franz Ferdinand

Learn how to play Tell Her Tonight by Franz Ferdinand with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Tell Her Tonight chords”, “Tell Her Tonight guitar chords”, or “Franz Ferdinand Tell Her Tonight chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Tell Her Tonight chords and for experienced players who want accurate Tell Her Tonight lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include A, E, Em, G, Bb, Db.

FAQ — Tell Her Tonight by Franz Ferdinand

How do I play "Tell Her Tonight" by Franz Ferdinand on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Tell Her Tonight" by Franz Ferdinand on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Tell Her Tonight" by Franz Ferdinand free?

Yes. The chords for "Tell Her Tonight" by Franz Ferdinand are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Tell Her Tonight" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Tell Her Tonight" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Tell Her Tonight"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Tell Her Tonight" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Tell Her Tonight" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Tell Her Tonight" by Franz Ferdinand with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Franz Ferdinand below.

What key is "Tell Her Tonight" in?

The chords for "Tell Her Tonight" show the original chord names (including A, E, Em, G, Bb, Db). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.