Wherever You Are Tonight - Kenny Chesney

Wherever You Are Tonight chords

Capo 4th fret
 
 
 
[Intro]
C  G/B  C  G/B
 
 
[Verse 1]
           C                D       Em7
Don't know where I was when I first heard
     C                G
That you had left for parts unknown
  C                 D        Em7
I struggled some to find the words
      C                          G
To convince myself that you were gone
Am7              C             Em
If where we go defies all explanation
   G                            D
In all my pain there came a revelation
 
 
[Chorus]
C

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Hearts will break, we cry, we grieve
   G/B
We die, we go, but never leave
Am7                                G/B  Em D
We linger in the lives of those wе love
      C
We’re flеsh and bone in beams of light
  G/B
A body breaks, a soul takes flight
Am7                            G     D/F#       Em D
And faith is left to heal what tears can’t touch
           C          D   Em
You’re not gone, just out of sight
                 C       D              C     G/B
You’re here with me, wherever you are tonight
 
 
[Verse 2]
     C              D       Em7
I am better now for who you were
    C                D        G
You always found the truth in me
     C                 D       Em
More patient than this world deserves
C            D             G
Everything a friend should be
   Am7           C     D    Em
If heaven is our final destination
    G                           D
The love we leave behind is our salvation
 
 
[Chorus]
C
Hearts will break, we cry, we grieve
   G/B
We die, we go, but never leave
Am7                                G/B  Em D
We linger in the lives of those wе love
      C
We’re flеsh and bone in beams of light
  G/B
A body breaks, a soul takes flight
Am7                            G     D/F#       Em D
And faith is left to heal what tears can’t touch
           C          D   Em7
You’re not gone, just out of sight
                 C       D            C
You’re here with me, wherever you are tonight
 
 
[Guitar Solo]
C  G/B  C  Em7 D
 
 
[Chorus]
      C
We’re flеsh and bone in beams of light
  G/B
A body breaks, a soul takes flight
Am7                            G     D/F#       Em D
And faith is left to heal what tears can’t touch
           C          D   Em7
You’re not gone, just out of sight
                 C       D            C
You’re here with me, wherever you are tonight
 
 
[Outro]
C  G/B  C  G/B  C




"Wherever You Are Tonight" by Kenny Chesney is a touching song that delves into
the themes of loss, memory, and the enduring presence of loved ones. Here's how
you can play it on your guitar, with a capo on the 4th fret to match the original key.

Intro and Verses
The song starts with an intro that uses C and G/B chords, creating a reflective mood.
The verses follow with a progression of C, D, and Em7, painting a narrative of
remembrance and the pain of separation. This progression captures the essence of
looking back and struggling with the absence of a loved one.

Chorus
The chorus introduces a powerful message about the lasting impact of those we've
lost on our lives. It uses a mix of C, G/B, Am7, G/B, Em, D, and includes D/F# in
the latter part to emphasize the transition between the emotional states of grief
and acceptance. The lyrics "Hearts will break, we cry, we grieve" over these chords
resonate with the universal experiences of love, loss, and the hope of reunion.

Bridge
There isn't a traditional bridge in this song, but the verses and choruses themselves
serve to bridge the narrative and the emotional journey of the listener, weaving through
memories and the realization of an ever-present bond beyond physical presence.

Guitar Solo
The guitar solo section follows the chord progression C, G/B, C, Em7, D, offering
a moment of instrumental reflection that mirrors the song's themes.

Outro
The song concludes with the same chords as the intro, bringing the listener full
circle back to the reflective mood established at the beginning. This outro reinforces
the song's message of eternal connection and comfort in the thought that our loved
ones are always with us, "wherever you are tonight."

Playing Tips
- Use gentle strumming or fingerpicking to match the song's introspective
and tender nature.
- Pay attention to the transitions between chords, especially where there are
emotional peaks in the song, to convey the depth of the lyrics.
- The G/B and D/F# chords add a poignant touch to the progression,
so make sure to practice these transitions to maintain the flow of the song.