Chords for Billy Ocean - When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going (Official Video)

To start learning Billy Ocean - When The Going Gets Tough, The Tough Get Going chords, build your understanding on these basic chords - C#m, E, C#m, B, E, C#m, A, B, A and E in sequence. Kick off your practice at a gentle 61 BPM, then escalate to the song's tempo of 122 BPM. With the song's key of E Major, set your capo to fit your vocal range and chord choice.