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Going out Tonight chords by
Mary Chapin Carpenter
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Key: F major•
Verse 1
D
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I'm going out tonight to

find myself a friend

I need a welcome smile and

the grasp of an open hand
G
G

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Bm
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Gonna sit for hours in a small dark place,
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catch up with a long lost face

And talk about how long it's really been

I'm going out tonight with

perfume on my wrist

I'm need to find someone to

show me what I've missed
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Bm
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And when I see that someone sittin' there,
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gonna tell your memory I don't care

If he offers something more
A
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than just a kiss
F#m
F#m
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Underneath the moon so bright,
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I wanna fall tonight
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A

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A

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Beneath a spell
F#m
F#m
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Underneath the sky so clear,
D
D

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I wanna find someone waiting there
A
A

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Who used to know me well
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D

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I'm going out tonight

without a chaperone

I'm gonna leave that meddling

heart of mine at home
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Bm
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Cause it don't like crowds or closing time,
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Bm
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neon blues or pickup lines
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It makes me spend my Friday
A
A

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nights alone
F#m
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Underneath the moon so bright
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F#m
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D
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Underneath the sky so clear
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D

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I'm gonna tell myself that someone I adore

Is the one I'm with,

ain't that what friends are for
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Cause my empty arms are open wide; I'm long on spite,
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and short on pride
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And the old way isn't working anymore
Outro 1

I'm going out tonight to find myself a friend
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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • D

  • G

  • Bm

    2

  • A

  • F#m

    2

Capo: 3

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Going out Tonight by Mary Chapin Carpenter is F major.

The primary chords used in Going out Tonight are F, Bb, Dm, C, Am.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like F, Bb, Dm, C, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

The tempo of Going out Tonight is approximately 122 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of Going out Tonight using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

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