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[Verse 1]
[E]I know it's late, [A]I know you're weary
[D]I know your [G]plans don't include me
[B]Still here we are, [A]both of us lonely
[E]Longing for shelter from [A]all that we see
[E] [A] [E]
Why should we worry? No one will care, girl
[D]Look at the [E]stars, so far away
[A]We've got tonight, [E/G#]who needs tomorrow?
[D/F#]We've got tonight, babe, [E]why don't you stay?
[A/C#]Deep in my soul [D7]I've been so lonely
[Dadd13]All of my [A]hopes fading away
[E]I've longed for love [A]like everyone else does
[D7]I know I'll keep [Dadd13]searchin' even after today
[A] [D7] [Dadd13]
So there it is, girl, I've said it all now
[A] [E] [A/C#]
And here we are, babe, what do you say?
[D7]We've got tonight, [Dadd13]who needs tomorrow?
[A/E]We've got tonight, babe, [E]why don't you stay?
[A/C#] [D7] [Dadd13]
I know it's late, I know you're weary (weary)
[A/E]Oh, I know your [E]plans don't include me
[A] [D7] [Dadd13]
Still here we are, both of us lonely (lonely)
[A]Both of [A/C#]us lonely (lonely)
[D7]We've got tonight [Dadd13](we've got tonight)
[A]Who needs tomorrow?
[E/G#]Let's make it last, [D/F#]let's find a way
[E]Turn out the light [A/C#](turn out the light)
[D7]Come take [Dadd13]my hand now
[A]We've got tonight, babe, [E]why don't you stay?
[A]We've got tonight, [D7]who needs tomorrow?
[Dadd13]Let's make it last, [A]let's find a way
[D7] [Dadd13] [A]
Turn out the light, come take my hand now
[E]We've got tonight, babe, [A/C#]why don't you stay?
[D7]Oh, we've got [Dadd13]tonight (we've got tonight)
[A/E]Who needs tomorrow?
[E]Let's make it last, [A/C#]let's find a way
[D7]Turn out the light [Dadd13](turn out the light)
[A/E]Come take [E]my hand now
[A]We've got tonight, babe, [D7]why don't you stay?
[Dadd13]Oh-oh-oh, why [A]don't you stay?
[A/C#]♪
[D7]Thank you
[Outro]
[Dadd13] [A] [C] [A]
[C] [A] [D] [F]
[A] [D7] [Dadd13] [A]
[D7] [Dadd13] [A] [A#add11]
[A] [D7] [Dadd13] [A]
[A/C#] [D7] [Dadd13] [A]
[E] [A] [D7] [Dadd13]
[A] [A/C#] [D7] [Dadd13]
[A] [D7] [Dadd13] [A]
[A/C#] [D7] [Dadd13] [A]
[E] [A] [D7] [Dadd13]
[A] [A/C#] [D7] [Dadd13]
[A] [D7] [Dadd13] [A]
[A/C#] [D7] [Dadd13] [A]
[E] [A] [D7] [Dadd13]
[A] [A/C#] [D7] [Dadd13]
[A] [D7] [Dadd13] [A/E]
[E] [E7] [A]
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infoAbout This Song
Song Fundamentals
KeyD (D Major)
Tempo / BPM
110 BPM (Approx.)
TuningStandard (E A D G B E)
Time Signature4/4
Difficulty LevelIntermediate
Capo PositionNo Capo
Chord Count13 Unique Chords
GenreAlbum
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Strumming Pattern↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑
Time Signature 4/4
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We've Got Tonight by Bob Seger is played in the key of D. Progresi ini menciptakan pergerakan harmoni alami: A (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic), diikuti D (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti G (IV) sebagai Subdominant (Gerak Maju/Tensi Sedang), diikuti D/F# (I) sebagai Tonic (Pusat Nada/Stabil), diikuti A/C# (V) sebagai Dominant (Tensi Kuat Menuju Tonic).
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Guitarist Playing Guide & Pedagogical Tips
Theory Guide
Guitar playing guide for We've Got Tonight by Bob Seger: sounding in D without capo at 110 BPM (4/4) featuring beginner-friendly strumming ('↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑').
check_circleKey & Tempo: Sounding in D (Standard tuning without capo) at 110 BPM in 4/4 time signature.
check_circleVoicing & Barre Bypass: Contains barre shapes (B, F) with open cowboy substitutions (open B7 (x21202), Fmaj7 or 4-string small F (xx3211)) to eliminate finger fatigue.
check_circleCritical Transition: Transition from G to B requires anchoring index or ring finger as a stable pivot.
check_circleStrumming Pattern: Master '↓ - ↓ ↑ - ↑ ↓ ↑' by starting at 79 BPM before accelerating to studio 110 BPM.
account_treeChord Progression Analysis
Harmonic Progression
Progression Pattern (Roman Numerals)
II – V – I – IV – VI – II – I – V – I – V – ♭VII – ♭III – II
Song chords:
starPrimary Chords (Song Foundation)
EADG
Chords that repeat most frequently throughout the verse and chorus.
more_horizAuxiliary / Transition Chords
BE/G#D/F#A/C#D7A/ECFE7
Used as harmonic transition variations in intro, bridge, or outro.
tuneWhy Use a Capo?
Capo & Sounding Key
Sounding KeyDAcoustic pitch of original recording
No Caposync_altRaises the pitch of open strings
Fingering Shape KeyDOpen chord finger positions
The song is played in its original key of D without a capo.
lightbulbAlternative Capo Positions for This Song:
pianoChord Family D
Diatonic Matrix
This song is built on the key of D. Here are the 7 diatonic chords (Chord Family) that harmonize according to music theory:
IDTonic
iiEmSupertonic
iiiF#mMediant
IVGSubdominant
VADominant
viBmSubmediant
vii°C#dimLeading
speedDifficulty Level: Intermediate
Difficulty Determinants for This Song:
check_circleUses 13 unique chords throughout the song
check_circleRequires 2 barre chord shapes (B, F)
dnaMUSICAL DNA:
KEY: D•TEMPO:
110 BPM (Approx.)
•PROG: II – V – I – IV – VI – II – I – V – I – V – ♭VII – ♭III – II•DIFF: 5/5•CAPO: 0
helpEasy Chord Guide & FAQ We've Got Tonight
FAQ & Tips
quizHow to play the easy chords for We've Got Tonight (Bob Seger)?
To play the Easy Chords for We've Got Tonight, toggle the Easy Chords button above the workstation canvas. This version is designed with beginner-friendly open chords to make transitions easier without barre chords.
quizWhat are the basic guitar chords and original key for We've Got Tonight?
The original recording key for We've Got Tonight by Bob Seger is D. You can use the Transpose (+ / -) feature anytime to adjust the pitch to match male or female vocal ranges automatically.
quizIs audio sync and auto-scroll available for practice?
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