Somethings Going On - Marcus Kihn

Somethings Going On

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Tuning: 1/2 step down
 
Intro
 
Amaj7 D Amaj7 D Amaj7 D Amaj7 D Amaj7 D Amaj7 D
 
[Verso 1]
 
Amaj7 D
It's cold outside
Amaj7 D
And the sun's going down
Amaj7 D
Think my baby's alright
Amaj7 D
She ain't never let me down
 
Amaj7 D
She's my sweet little thing
Amaj7 D
And I can never get enough
Amaj7 D
Of all the happiness she brings
Amaj7 D
Even when she's talking tough
 
Bm C#m
The more I think I understand
D E
The less I seem to know
Bm C#m
I've given all that I can give
F#m E
Got a feeling that I know
 
[Refrão]
Amaj7 D
Something's going on
Amaj7 D
Something feels just right
Amaj7 D
Something's going on
Amaj7 D
And it feels alright, yeah
 
Solo
 
Amaj7 D Amaj7 D Amaj7 D Amaj7 D
Bm C#m D E Bm C#m F#m E
 
Breakdown
Amaj7 D Amaj7 D
 
[Verso 2]
 
Amaj7 D
Love that wicked way she smiles
Amaj7 D
She will always cause a fuss
Amaj7 D
People stopping in their shoes
Amaj7 D
And you will never hear her cuss
Amaj7 D
She don't roll that way
Amaj7 D
She's classier than most
Amaj7 D
Always dressed so fine
Amaj7 D
Now I'm gonna make her mine
 
Bm C#m
The more I think I understand
D E
The less I seem to know
Bm C#m
I've given all that I can give
F#m E
Got a feeling that I know
 
[Refrão]
Amaj7 D
Something's going on
Amaj7 D
Something feels just right
Amaj7 D
Something's going on
Amaj7 D
And it feels alright, yeah
Amaj7 D
Something's going on
Amaj7 D
Something's going on
Amaj7 D
Something's going on
Amaj7 D
Something's going on

How to play Somethings Going On

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is Amaj7. 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.

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