Are You Lonesome Tonight
View chords used in this chart
Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Verse 1]
C G
Sitting all alone looking back through the years
F G C
When once I was happy and free
C G
A girl that I love but left so far behind
F D G
Now I wonder if she ever thinks of me
[Chorus]
C F G
F G
Search for love but only to find
C G
There’s no turning back the time
F D
Oh the many times I’ve tried
F G C
Are you lonesome my dear, lonesome tonight
[Verse 2]
C G
Now the years they’ve passed me by, and my hair has turned to gray
F G C
It’s funny what a hand I’ve been dealt
C G
If I should wander back again would I find that nothing’s changed
F D G
Or would I find that there is nothing left
C G
F G C
G C G
F G C
[Chorus]
C F G
Are you lonesome tonight
F
S earch for love but only to find
C G
There’s no turning back the time
F D
Oh the many times I’ve tried
F G C
Are you lonesome my dear, lonesome tonight
Dm G C
Are you lonesome my dear, lonesome tonight
How to play Are You Lonesome Tonight
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.