I Heard It Through The Grapevine
View chords used in this chart
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basic rythym:
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Intro: play main riff twice.
1st verse
Em B7 A
Bet you're wondering how I knew 'bout you're plans to make me blue
Em B7
with some other guy that you knew before. Between the two of us guys you
A C#m7 A Em
know I love you more. It took me by surprise I must say, when I found out
A
yesterday. Oo I
Chorus:
Em A
heard it through the grapevine not much longer would
Em A
you be mine. Oo I heard it through the grapevine, and I'm just about to
Em
lose my mind. Honey, honey yeah.
play main riff twice:
Verse 2 same progression
You know that a man ain't supposed to cry, but these tears I can't hold
inside. Losin' you would end my life you see, cause you mean that much to me.
You could have told me yourself that you found someone else. Instead I
chorus
play main riff twice
verse 3
People say believe half of what you see, son, and none of what you hear.
I can't help bein' confused if it's true please tell me dear?
Do you plan to let me go for the other guy that you knew before?
Oo I
chorus
----------------- Acordes -----------------
A = X 0 2 2 2 0
B7 = X 2 1 2 0 2
C#m7 = X 4 6 4 5 4
Em = 0 2 2 0 0 0
How to play I Heard It Through The Grapevine
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 Em. 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.