Caroline Jones - Tough Guys: Ukulele Chords

Learn to play "Tough Guys" on your ukulele with our detailed chord guide and lyrics. This page provides everything you need to play this song on the ukulele, including lyrics integrated with chords, chord diagrams, and a key transposer to match your vocal range.

Learn Tough Guys ukulele chords and lyrics

This section will guide you through each part of the song, providing the ukulele chords placed directly above the lyrics for easy playing. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced player, these elements will help you perform "Tough Guys" smoothly on your ukulele.

G#
I’m selfish if I please myself
I’m good if I please you
I’m a rebel if I don’t fit in the box
I’m a talent if I do

I’m ignorant to your hypocrite
Naïve to your experience
Well oops, but I don’t give sh*t
‘Cause I ain’t waitin’ on you to approve

‘Cause I got all the love that my heart can give
Tidal wave that you can’t hold back
Courage is all dreams need to live
Your fiction is my fact

Chorus:
G#                              C#
Tough guys wantin’ this girl to play nice
                      G#
I don’t mean to play rough, guys
                     C#
I’m just trusting my gut, guys
                          G#
I think I threaten these tough guys
                           C#
‘Cause I’m in love with my own life
             G#
& I’ve heard enough lies
If it makes you cry
       C#
If it makes you cry,
                  G#
Well that’s just tough, guys

I’m smart if I ask a question
That you know the answer to
I’m an airy-fairy hippie if I ask
Why we can’t do something brand new

It’s comical to see the quizzical
Looks upon your face
As you blame me ‘cause I’m crazy
But it’s you who can’t keep pace with

All the love that my heart can give
Like a tidal wave that you can’t hold back
Courage is all dreams need to live
Your fiction is my fact

Chorus

Does it make you cry
Does it make you cry
Does it make you cry?
Does it make you cry
Does it make you cry
Does it make you cry?
Does it make you cry
Does it make you cry
Does it make you cry?
Does it make you cry, baby, make you cry?

Chorus:
Tough guys wantin’ this girl to play nice
I don’t mean to play rough, guys
I’m just trusting my gut, guys
I think I threaten these tough guys
‘Cause I’m in love with my life
& I’ve heard enough lies
If it makes you cry
If it makes you cry
Well sorry, but that’s just tough, guys

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Ukulele Chord Diagrams

C#

Ukulele chord C#

G#

Ukulele chord G#

Here you can see detailed diagrams for each ukulele 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 "Tough Guys" on the guitar, check out the chords on our sister site: Guitar Chords for "Tough Guys" by Caroline Jones.