How Are You
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verse 1
D C# C Bb
How are you? is a polite way to ignore your neighbor.
D C# C Bb
How are you? doesn't wanna know why....
D C# C Bb
If you should answer the question truthfully...
D C# C Bb
Then tell them that you hurt, deep inside....
verse 2
D C# C Bb
The deeper you go, the smarter you lie...
D C# C Bb
When you have something to hide... yeah...
D C# C Bb
You have it all to loose, give your burdens over to the one,
D C# C Bb
who won't judge you! yeah...
F# E A G
F# E A G
verse 3
D C# C Bb
Now there is no condemnation for you,
D C# C Bb
Now there is only...ONE LOVE! (la,la,la,la,la!)
D C# C Bb
There's only ONE Love...yeah... (love, love, love!)
D C# C Bb
...only One Love! YEAH!
Repeat verse 1
Solo
D C# C Bb
How are you? (3x)
D C# C Bb
How are you? (la,la,la,la,la!)
D C# C Bb
How are you? (love, love, love!)
D C# C Bb
How are you? (love, love, love!)
D C# C Bb
How are you? (la,la,la,la,la!)
How to play How Are You
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. You can transpose without leaving the page.
Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.