Learn to play "What Are You Gonna Do" on your guitar with our chord guide. This page provides everything you need to perform this song on the guitar, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.
For easier playing, use our Simplify Chords feature to remove difficult chords like barre.
C G When you are alone, C You come back cryin' and you want to go home; C G For someone forgettin' it seems F C Like you're lettin' it take you away from me. C G C Was your idea to pack up and go. G C You said you had no life of your own. G F C Movin' in was not too hard to do. G F C Ya got second thoughts; you're gonna have to choose. Chorus: C G What are you gonna do? C For-get about your mother and think about you. G For someone forgettin' it seems F C Like you're lettin' it take you away from me. Told you all the secrets that were mine The good things that I picked up overtime Won't accept the reason why you're here Talk things out; overcome the fear Chorus - x2 Thought that I was all that you need You told me things I wanted to believe You know that leaving me would be wrong Stay with me, I'll help you to be strong Chorus - x3 You can simplify chords by removing barre | TransposeReset Font SizeReset Guitar Chord DiagramsC F G Here you can see detailed diagrams for each guitar chord used in the song. Utilize our key transposer to adjust the chords to a key that better fits your singing range. Simply select the desired key, and the chords throughout this page will update automatically, ensuring you can play and sing comfortably. |
If you are also interested in learning how to play "What Are You Gonna Do" on the ukulele, check out the chords on our sister site: Ukulele Chords for "What Are You Gonna Do" by Creedence Clearwater Revival.