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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
The Way You Look Tonight Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
The Way You Look Tonight Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
The Way You Look Tonight Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
The Way You Look Tonight Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
The Way You Look Tonight Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
C · Am · Dm · G · F
The Way You Look Tonight Chords – Harmonica
Frank Sinatra’s timeless romantic ballad about being captivated by a lover’s appearance. Beginner difficulty in the key of C.
Swing Ballad (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a light, gentle strum to match the tender mood of the song.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C
G7 – C
F – C – G7 – C
F – C
Chorus
F – C – G7 – C
F – C (×2)
G7 – C
Verse 2
C
G7 – C
F – C – G7
C – F
C – G7 – C
F – C
G7
C
G7 – C
Chorus
F – C – G7 – C
F – C (×2)
G7 – C
Bridge
F
C – G7
Chorus
F – C – G7 – C
F – C (×2)
G7 – C
Practice tip: Practice the C to G7 and F to C transitions slowly, as they are the most common changes in this arrangement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "The Way You Look Tonight"?
You need 5 beginner-friendly chords: C, Am, Dm, G and F.
Is "The Way You Look Tonight" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "The Way You Look Tonight" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "The Way You Look Tonight"?
It was written by Jerome Kern, Dorothy Fields, and released in 1936.