Tonight Today
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capo 1st fret
D
You will rise and I will fall
You will rise and I will fall
Bm
And that's alright 'cause after all
I'm the one who meant to crawl
D
You go up when I go down
You go up when I go down
Bm
I leave this place without a sound
I leave this place without a sound
F#m
Tonight
Bm
I will lay down by your side
F#m
While today
Bm
I'm alone and that's okay
D
Am I right or am I wrong?
Tell me that you won't be long
Bm
'Cause everything is out of tune
As long as I won't see you soon
D
You are free when I am bound
You are free when I am bound
Bm
And that is why I'll hit the ground
And that is why I'll hit the ground
F#m
Tonight
Bm
Every black will turn to white
F#m
While today
D ---
All the outside world is grey
D
You will run and I will stand
You will run and I will stand
Bm
And that's alright 'cause hand in hand
Everything will work as planned
D
You go up and I go, too
You go up and I go, too
Bm
Oh, baby, I'm in love with you
Baby, I'm in love with you
F#m
Tonight
Bm
Everything will be alright
F#m
'Cause today
D ---
I will sleep the pain away
How to play Tonight Today
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.