Is Free Chord Book really free?

Yes. Free Chord Book is 100% free with no sign-up required. Access 670,000+ guitar chords, tabs, and lyrics for every song you want to learn.

How do I transpose chords to a different key?

Open any song and use the transpose buttons to move every chord up or down by half-steps. Perfect for singers who need a different key or capo players.

Can I see chord diagrams while I play?

Yes. Tap any chord in a song to instantly see its interactive guitar chord diagram, including alternate fingerings and variations.

What's the difference between guitar chords and guitar tabs?

Chords show you which strings to strum together (great for rhythm playing and singing). Tabs (tablature) show you exact note-by-note fingerings, which is great for solos, riffs, and fingerpicking.

Does Free Chord Book work on mobile?

Yes. Free Chord Book is fully responsive and works on phones, tablets, and desktops. Use auto-scroll to play hands-free. There is also a free iPhone app (The Chord Book) and Android app (Free Chords).

Is there an iPhone or Android app?

Yes. Download The Chord Book on the Apple App Store and Free Chords on Google Play. Same 670,000+ songs, transpose, tuner, and auto-scroll — 100% free.

Can I print guitar chords?

Yes. Open any song and tap the Print button next to Save. You'll get a branded chord sheet with the Chord Book logo, ready for practice.

Is there a built-in guitar tuner?

Yes. Free Chord Book includes a free online guitar tuner that uses your microphone and YIN pitch detection for accurate tuning in standard and alternate tunings.

How many songs are available?

Over 670,000 songs with chords, tabs, and lyrics — covering every genre, from rock and pop to country, indie, folk, and Hebrew songs.

Is Free Chord Book a good alternative to Ultimate Guitar?

Yes. Free Chord Book is a fast, ad-free, 100% free alternative to Ultimate Guitar with interactive chord diagrams, instant transpose, auto-scroll, and a built-in tuner — no account required.

SavedFavorites

Goodnight Song

Chords

4.829 votes

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

Font15

KeyOriginal

Chords

Scroll

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

Intro:
------
F
C/E
C
F
C/E
C  Am
Verse One:
-------------
Here on    the Fstage the time has comeC/E  
    FWith the strains on "Be My AngC/Eel" of rock in 2/4
FTime may keep alive that old C/Eswan song
    CThat we've been playing forAmeverGsus4  
'Till the time maAmy be right to say goodbyeC  
     FMy voice is aching,        I'm C/Etongue tiAmred,
    FAnd the sounds we are making are so...G  
Chorus:
----------
FGoodnight song
   CPlayed so   wrAmong
   FBlame the crowdC/E  
They screaAmm so loud so long
Dm  C
Verse Two:
--------------
        Fmaj7Get some honesty
Take the best of me Gsus4and theGn the rest let goAm  
In every situation wFmaj7ith its tireless rage
Step outside yGsus4our cage and let tGhe real fool shoAmw (the real fool show)
I Dm9should have stayed 'round to break the ice
I thought about it once or tGwice
But nothinAmg ever changes unless there's some pain and our...A  
(Chorus -- repeat to fade)

All chords in this song (10)

🎸 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

Goodnight Song

by Tears For Fears

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C/E

Gsus4

Fmaj7

Dm9

Intro:

------

C/E

C Am

Verse One:

-------------

F C/E

Here on the stage the time has come

F C/E

With the strains on "Be My Angel" of rock in 2/4

F C/E

Time may keep alive that old swan song

C Am Gsus4

That we've been playing forever

Am C

'Till the time may be right to say goodbye

F C/E Am

My voice is aching, I'm tongue tired,

F G

And the sounds we are making are so...

Chorus:

----------

Goodnight song

C Am

Played so wrong

F C/E

Blame the crowd

They scream so loud so long

Dm C

Verse Two:

--------------

Fmaj7

Get some honesty

Gsus4 G Am

Take the best of me and then the rest let go

Fmaj7

In every situation with its tireless rage

Gsus4 G Am

Step outside your cage and let the real fool show (the real fool show)

Dm9

I should have stayed 'round to break the ice

I thought about it once or twice

Am A

But nothing ever changes unless there's some pain and our...

(Chorus -- repeat to fade)

About Goodnight Song Chords by Tears For Fears

Learn how to play Goodnight Song by Tears For Fears with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Goodnight Song chords”, “Goodnight Song guitar chords”, or “Tears For Fears Goodnight Song 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 Goodnight Song chords and for experienced players who want accurate Goodnight Song lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include F, C/E, C, Am, Gsus4, G.

FAQ — Goodnight Song by Tears For Fears

How do I play "Goodnight Song" by Tears For Fears on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Goodnight Song" by Tears For Fears 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 "Goodnight Song" by Tears For Fears free?

Yes. The chords for "Goodnight Song" by Tears For Fears are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Goodnight Song" to a different key?

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

Can I see chord diagrams for "Goodnight Song"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Goodnight Song" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Goodnight Song" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Goodnight Song" by Tears For Fears with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Tears For Fears below.

What key is "Goodnight Song" in?

The chords for "Goodnight Song" show the original chord names (including F, C/E, C, Am, Gsus4, G). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.