What's Going On
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E C#m
Mother, mother, there's too many of you crying
E C#m
Brother, brother, brother, there's far too many of you dying
A
You know we'ver got to find a way
B7
To bring some lovin' here today, hey
Father, father, we don't need to escalate
War is not the answer, for only love can conquer hate
You know we've got to find a way
To bring some lovin' here today
Refrão #1:
A
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me, so you can see
E C#m
Oh what's going on, what's going on
E C#m
Yeah, what's going on, ah, what's going on
A B7
Ahhh....
Mother, mother, everybody thinks we're wrong
Ah but who are they to judge us
Simply 'cos our hair is long
Ah you know we'ver got to find a way
To brind some understanding here today
Refrão #2:
Picket lines and picket signs
Don't punish me with brutality
Talk to me, so you can see
What's going on, yeah what's going on
Tell me what's going on, I'll tell you what's going on
How to play What's Going 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.