What's Going On?
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[Verso 1]
A A9
What do you see
D D9
When you look at my face?
A A9 D
Do you see me as more of a mistake?
Dm
Cause it happened one time
A
But it was strong
Dm
And to this day I wonder
A
What's going on?
( A A9 D D9 )
( A A9 D D9 )
A A9 D D9
I keep counting the hours left to see you
A A9
But I know when we meet
D D9
I'll be facing the truth
Dm
That after that one time
A
I couldn't move on
Dm
And you left me wondering
F#m E D
What's going on?
( F#m E D )
( F#m E D )
( F#m E D Dm )
[Verso 2]
C C9
What do you see
F
When you're watching her smile?
C C9
I can't stand to be here
I'm getting up
F
I'm leaving right now
Fm
Cause when you look at her face
C C9
I seem to be wrong
I'm waiting in patience
F Fm
Just wondering and wondering and wondering
C
What's going on?
Final: C C9 F
C C9 F Fm
How to play What's Going On?
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.