Whats Going On
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Capotraste: Sem capotraste
Song: What's going on
Band: Marvin Gaye
Tuning: standard - eBGDAE
Tabbed by: Der Bomber
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So this here is my version of "What's going on",
the chords are not that basic,
but I think that they sound alright with this song.
Should be played loosely to give more of a funky feel to it.
Enjoy!!!
Chords used:
Emaj7 C#m7 F#m11 B9sus4 Am9
x79897 x46454 2x2200 x22222 5x5557
[Verse 1]
Emaj7 C#m7
Mother, mother There's too many of you crying
Emaj7 C#m7
Brother, brother, brother There's far too many of you dying
F#m11
You know we've got to find a way
B9sus4
To bring some lovin' here today - Ya
[Verse 2]
Emaj7 C#m7
Father, father We don't need to escalate
Emaj7 C#m7
You see, war is not the answer For only love can conquer hate
F#m11
You know we've got to find a way
B9sus4
To bring some lovin' here today
[Chorus]
F#m11 B9sus4
Picket lines and picket signs
F#m11 B9sus4
Don't punish me with brutality
F#m11 B9sus4
Talk to me, so you can see
Emaj7
Oh, what's going on
C#m7
What's going on
Emaj7
Ya, what's going on
C#m7
Ah, what's going on
[Break]
Am9
Right on, baby Right on Right on
F#m11
[Verse 3]
Emaj7 C#m7
Father, father, everybody thinks we're wrong
Emaj7 C#m7
Oh, but who are they to judge us Simply because our hair is long
F#m11
Oh, you know we've got to find a way
B9sus4
Bring some understanding here today
Oh
[Chorus]
F#m11 B9sus4
Picket lines and picket signs
F#m11 B9sus4
Don't punish me with brutality, Come on
F#m11 B9sus4
Talk to me, so you can see
Emaj7
Oh, what's going on
C#m7
Yeah what's going on
Emaj7
Tell me what's going on
C#m7
I'll tell you what's going on
[Outro ad lib]
Am9
Right on baby Right on baby
|F#m11
|Am9 |F#m11
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To get the exact rythm and "spacing" of the lyrics,
my advice is to just listen to the song!!!
How to play Whats 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 Emaj7. 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.