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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Capo
None
Chords
Am · C · G · F · D
Tonight Tonight Chords – Guitar
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
Am · C · G · F · D
Tonight Tonight Chords – Ukulele
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
Am · C · G · F · D
Tonight Tonight Chords – Piano
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
Am · C · G · F · D
Tonight Tonight Chords – Banjo
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
Am · C · G · F · D
Tonight Tonight Chords – Mandolin
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Key
C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
Am · C · G · F · D
Tonight Tonight Chords – Harmonica
“Tonight Tonight” by The Smashing Pumpkins is an epic orchestral rock anthem about seizing the moment and believing in possibility. Intermediate difficulty in the key of C.
Driving Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: Use a capo on the 4th fret to match the original recording’s key of E, while still using these C-position chord shapes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
C – G
Am – Em
F – C – G
F – C
G – Am
Em – F
Verse 2
C – G
Am – Em
F – C – G (×2)
Am – Em
F
Chorus
F – C – G
Am – Em
F – C
G
F – C
G – Am
Em – F
Verse 3
C – G
Am – Em
F – C
G – F
C – G
Am – Em
F
Chorus
F – C – G
Am – Em
F – C
G
F – C
G – Am
Em – F
Bridge
Am – Em – F – C – G (×4)
Chorus
F – C – G
Am – Em
F – C
G
F – C
G – Am
Em – F
Outro
C – G
Am – Em
F – C
G – Am
Em – F
C – G
Am – Em
F – C
G – Am
Em – F
C – G
Am – Em
F – C
G
Practice tip: Master the chord progression (C, G, Am, Em, F) slowly before adding the strum pattern, as the song’s power comes from the steady, anthemic flow of these changes.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Tonight Tonight"?
You need 5 intermediate-friendly chords: Am, C, G, F and D.
Is "Tonight Tonight" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated intermediate and uses only 5 chords in the key of C, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Tonight Tonight" in?
It is in the key of C.
Who wrote "Tonight Tonight"?
It was written by Billy Corgan, and released in 1995.