The Way You Look Tonight
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Intro: C7M/9 Am7 Em7 A7/13- Dm7/9 G4/7/9 G7/9
C7M/9 Am7 Dm7/9 G7/13- Em7 A7/13-
Some day, when I'm awfully low, when the world is cold
Dm7/9 G7/13- Gm7 C7/9-
I will feel a glow just thinking of you
F7M G4/7/9 Em7 A7/13- Dm7/9 G4/7/9
And the way you look tonight
C7M/9 Am7 Dm7/9 G7/13- Em7 A7/13-
You're so lovely, with your smile so warm, and your cheeks so soft
Dm7/9 G7/13- Gm7 C7/9-
There is nothing for me but to love you
F7M G4/7/9 C7M/9 Fm7 Bb7/13
And the way you look tonight
Eb7M Edim Fm7 Bb7/13 Eb7M Edim Fm7 Bb7/13
With each word your tenderness grows, tearing my fears apart
Eb7M Edim Fm7 Bb7 Eb7M Ab7 Dm7 G4/7/9
And that laugh that wrinkles your nose, touches my foolish heart
C7M/9 Am7 Dm7/9 G7/13- Em7 A7/13-
Yes you're lovely, never, ever change, keep that breathless charm
Dm7/9 G7/13- Gm7 C7/9-
Won't you please arrange it, 'cause I love you
F7M G4/7/9 C7M/9 A7/13-
Just the way you look tonight
Interlude: C7M/9 Am7 Dm7/9 G7/13- Em7 A7/13- Dm7/9 G7/13- Gm7 C7/9- F7M /7/9 C7M/9 A7/13-
Eb7M Edim Fm7 Bb7/13 Eb7M Edim Fm7 Bb7/13
With each word your tenderness grows, tearing my fears apart
Eb7M Edim Fm7 Bb7 Eb7M Ab7 Dm7 G4/7/9
And that laugh that wrinkles your nose, touches my foolish heart
C7M/9 Am7 Dm7/9 G7/13- Em7 A7/13-
Yes you're lovely, never, ever change, keep that breathless charm
Dm7/9 G7/13- Gm7 C7/9-
Won't you please arrange it 'cause I love you
Dm7/9 G7/13- C7M/9 A7/13-
Just the way you look tonight
Dm7/9 G7/13- C7M/9 A7/13-
Just the way you look tonight.
Dm7/9 G7/13- C7M/9
Darling. Just the way you look tonight
How to play The Way You Look Tonight
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C7M. 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.