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1980•Rock•116 views•
Key: D major•
Intro 1

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
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Dsus4
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Gsus4
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Gsus4
Gsus4

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
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Dsus4
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Asus4
Asus4

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A
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Verse 1
D
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Bm
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2

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She doesn't like the tough guys
A
A

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They think that they can
D
D

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Bm
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2

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do anything they please
C
C

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But they're gonna get a surprise
Em
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When she brings them to their knees
Verse 2
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A
A

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Bm
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2

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'Cause she doesn't like the rough guys
A
A

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D
D

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They think that they can have
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Bm
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2

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any girl they choose
C
C

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They've got tricks but my baby got wise
Em
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So in case you haven't heard the news
Chorus 1
Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
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Dsus4
Dsus4

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She doesn't like the tough guys
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Gsus4
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Gsus4
Gsus4

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She doesn't like the rough guys
G
G

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Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
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So find some one you own size
Dsus4
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D
D

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Asus4
Asus4

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A
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D
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'Cause she's not afraid of you
Verse 3
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D

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A
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Bm
Bm
2

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She doesn't like the tough guys
A
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D
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She says that they've got brains
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Bm
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2

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all where they sit
C
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They think they're full of fire
Em
Em

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She thinks they're full of shit
Chorus 2
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Dsus4
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She doesn't like the tough guys
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Gsus4
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G
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Gsus4
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She doesn't like the rough guys
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Dsus4
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D
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She's gonna call your bluff guys
Dsus4
Dsus4

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D
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Asus4
Asus4

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And you better believe it's true
A
A

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She don't like you
Interlude 1
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Gsus4
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Gsus4
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Dsus4
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D
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Dsus4
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D
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Asus4
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A
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Dsus4
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D
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Dsus4
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Gsus4
Gsus4

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G
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Gsus4
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Dsus4
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D
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Dsus4
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Asus4
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A
A

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Verse 4
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D

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A

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Bm
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2

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She doesn't like the tough guys
A
A

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D
D

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They think that they can do
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Bm
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2

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anything they please
C
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But they're gonna get a surprise
Em
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When she brings them to their knees
Verse 5
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A
A

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Bm
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2

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She doesn't like the rough guys
A
A

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D
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They think that they can have
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Bm
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2

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any girl they choose
C
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They've got tricks but my baby got wise
Em
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So in case you haven't heard the news
Chorus 3
Dsus4
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Dsus4
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She doesn't like the tough guys
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Gsus4
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G
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Gsus4
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She doesn't like the rough guys
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Dsus4
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D
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So find some one you own size
Dsus4
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D
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Em
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C
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'Cause she's not afraid of you
Chorus 4
Dsus4
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D
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She doesn't like the rough guys
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Gsus4
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G
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Gsus4
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She said she heard enough lies
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Dsus4
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D
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She's gonna call your bluff guys
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Asus4
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And you better believe it's true
Interlude 2
Dsus4
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Gsus4
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Tough guys
Dsus4
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tough guys
Asus4
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A
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Uu
Dsus4
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D
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Ooh get along tough guys
Dsus4
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You might has gone forget it
Gsus4
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Tough guys
Gsus4
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Oh you know you know she love me better
Dsus4
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D
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Dsus4
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Tough guys
Asus4
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D
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Tough guys

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Chords

  • Dsus4

  • D

  • Gsus4

  • G

  • Asus4

  • A

  • Bm

    2

  • C

  • Em

Capo: No capo

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of Tough Guys by REO Speedwagon is D major.

The primary chords used in Tough Guys are D, Dsus4, G, Gsus4, A, Bm.

No capo is required for this song.

Yes, this version uses open chords like D, Dsus4, G, Gsus4, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of Tough Guys is approximately 144 beats per minute.

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

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for Tough Guys. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with REO Speedwagon.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add Tough Guys to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

You can view the full chord sheet and lyrics for Tough Guys by REO Speedwagon on this page for free. We provide high-quality, verified chords to help you start playing immediately.