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What's Happening Brother original guitar chords by
Marvin Gaye
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1971•R&B•195 views•
Key: A minor•
Intro 1
Am9
Am9
5

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Am9
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Bbm9
Bbm9
6

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Bbm9
Bbm9
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Bbm9
Bbm9
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Bbm9
Bbm9
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Verse 1
Dm7b5
Dm7b5

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Hey baby,
G13
G13
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G7#5
G7#5
3

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what'cha know good
Cm9
Cm9

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I'm just gettin' back,

but you knew I would
F7sus4
F7sus4

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F7
F7

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War is hell, when will it end?
Fm7
Fm7

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When will people start
Ab/Bb
Ab/Bb
4

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Bb7
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gettin' together again?
Bbm7
Bbm7

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Eb7b9
Eb7b9
5

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Are things really gettin' better,
Abmaj7
Abmaj7
4

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like the newspaper said?
F7sus4
F7sus4

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F7
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What else is new my friend?
Fm7
Fm7

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Ab/Bb
Ab/Bb
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Bb7
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Besides what I read
Ab/Bb
Ab/Bb
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Can't find no work,

can't find no job, my friend

Money is tighter than it's ever been
Abm7
Abm7
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Gm7
Gm7
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Say, man, I just don't understand
Cm7
Cm7
3

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What's going on across this land
Fm9
Fm9

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Ah, what's happening, brother?
Ab/Bb
Ab/Bb
4

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Ay, what's happening?
Bridge 1

What's happening my man? woo
Ab/Bb
Ab/Bb
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Are they still gettin' down

where we used to go and dance?

Will our ball club win the pennant?

Do you think they have a chance?
Abm7
Abm7
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And tell me, friend,
Gm7
Gm7
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Cm7
Cm7
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how in the world have you been?
Fm9
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Tell me what's out

and I want to know what's in
Ab/Bb
Ab/Bb
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What's the deal man,

what's happening?

What's happening, brother?
Abmaj7
Abmaj7
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What's happening, brother?

Ah, what's happening, brother?

What's happening my man? Woo

Ah, what's happening, brother?

Say it, man, woo
Outro 1

What's happening, brother?
Abm9
Abm9
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What's been shaking up

and down the line?

I want to know

'cause I'm slightly behind the times

Woo-hoo, ooh-ooh

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An acoustic guitar head with tuning pegs

Tuning:Standard Open Tuner
Chords

  • Am9

    5

  • Bbm9

    6

  • Dm7b5

  • G13

    3

  • G7#5

    3

  • Cm9

  • F7sus4

  • F7

  • Fm7

  • Ab/Bb

    4

  • Bb7

  • Bbm7

  • Eb7b9

    5

  • Abmaj7

    4

  • Abm7

    4

  • Gm7

    3

  • Cm7

    3

  • Fm9

  • Abm9

    4

Capo: 0

Transpose: 0

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Frequently asked questions

The original key of What's Happening Brother by Marvin Gaye is A minor.

The primary chords used in What's Happening Brother are Am, Bbm, Fm, G, G7#5, Cm.

To play in the original key, place your capo on the 3 fret.

Yes, this version uses open chords like Am, Bbm, Fm, G, making it a great song for beginner guitarists.

If the simplified chords are too easy, you can visit the original chords page for a more advanced arrangement.

The tempo of What's Happening Brother is approximately 98 beats per minute.

You can easily change the key of What's Happening Brother using our Transpose button located in the toolbar. This will automatically update all chord diagrams on the page to match your new key.

Yes! Click the Print icon to generate a clean, one-page version of the chords and lyrics for What's Happening Brother. This is perfect for practicing offline or adding to a physical songbook.

Yes, we have integrated a Mini-Tuner directly on this page. Use it to quickly check your string pitch (Standard Tuning: E A D G B E) before you start playing along with Marvin Gaye.

Absolutely. Click the Save or Heart icon to add What's Happening Brother to your account. You can access all your saved songs under My Library at any time.

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