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Tonight, Tonight, Tonight by Genesis

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Tonight, Tonight, Tonight by Genesis runs at 98 BPM in 4/4 and is in the key of D minor. It is built on 6 chords — Bb, Dm7, Em, C, Am, D5. Released in 1987.

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Tonight, Tonight, Tonight — Genesis
Tempo 98 beats per minute
Key D minor verified
Time 4/4 signature
Length 4:28 runtime
Released 1987 Progressive Rock
Chords 6 shapes below
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🎚 Tuning: This recording sits about 23 cents flat of concert pitch (A=434.2Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.
🎸 Tap a chord to hear it Every shape in this song, on a real fretboard.

What to watch for

At least one shape here is a full barre — one finger pressing all six strings, no open strings to lean on. Fret it unplugged first; if a string buzzes, it's the barre, not the chord. Some of these are power chords — just the root and fifth, no third — which is why they sit cleanly under distortion without fighting the vocal's major or minor feel.

Practice at the right tempo

This song sits at 98 BPM. Start at 60% until the changes are clean — speed is a by-product of accuracy, not a goal.

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Learn the theory

Music TheoryThe Minor Scale Music TheoryMajor 7, Minor 7 & Dominant 7

Play it on a live fretboard

Every shape, every voicing, and the scale that fits over them — on a board you can hear. Then just talk to it: Melody Monkey's personal music teacher controls the fretboard, so ask for a chord, a scale, a progression, or why any of it works, and watch it land under your fingers. Free to start.

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Frequently asked questions

What key is Tonight, Tonight, Tonight in?

Tonight, Tonight, Tonight is in D minor, sourced from the McGill Billboard Project's expert chord annotations — not auto-detected.

What tempo is Tonight, Tonight, Tonight?

Tonight, Tonight, Tonight runs at 98 BPM (beats per minute).

What chords does Tonight, Tonight, Tonight use?

Tonight, Tonight, Tonight is built on 6 chords: Bb, Dm7, Em, C, Am, D5.

Does Tonight, Tonight, Tonight need barre chords?

Yes — at least one shape is a full barre (one finger across all six strings). Everything else on the page is a standard open shape.

What tuning is Tonight, Tonight, Tonight in?

This recording sits about 23 cents flat of concert pitch (A=434.2Hz, not 440Hz). Tune to the track or you'll fight it the whole way.