Things Goin' On
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E
Have you ever lived down in the ghetto
E B
Have you ever felt the cold wind blow
E
Well, if you don't know what I mean
A7
Won't you stand up and scream
E B E riff 1
'Cause there's things goin' on that you don't know
E
Too many lives they've spent across the ocean
E B
Too much money been spent upon the moon
E
Well, until they make it right
A7
I hope they never sleep at night
E B E riff 1
They better make some changes and do it soon
E
They're gonna ruin the air we breathe, Lord have mercy
E B
They're gonna ruin us all, by and by
E
I'm telling all you beware
A7
I don't think they really care
E B E riff 1
I think they just sit up there and just get high
E
Have you ever lived down in the ghetto
E B
Have you ever felt the cold wind blow
E
Well, if you don't know what I mean
A7
Won't you stand up and scream
E B E riff 1
'Cause there's things goin' on that you don't know
E
Well, if you don't know what I mean
A7
Won't you stand up and scream
E B E
'Cause there's things goin' on that you don't know
How to play Things Goin' On
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 E. 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.