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(Cmaj7)Moth er, moth er,
there’s too man y (Am7)of you cry ing.
You see (Cmaj7)Broth er, broth er, broth er,
there’s far too man y (Am7)of you dy ing.
You know we’ve (Dm7)got to find a way
to to bring some (Dm7)lov in’ here to day, yeah.
(Cmaj7)Fa ther, fa ther,
we don’t need to (Am7)es ca late.
ing.
Ah, but (Cmaj7)war is not the an swer,
for on ly love can (Am7)con quer hate.
ing.
You know we’ve (Dm7)got to find a way
to to bring some (Dm7)lov in’ here to day,
yeah.
(Dm7)lov in’ here to day, oh.
(Dm7)Pick et lines
and (Dm7)pick et signs
don’t (Dm7)pun ish me
with bru (Dm7)tal i ty.
(Dm7)Talk to me
so (Dm7)you can see, oh, what’s (Cmaj7)go ing on,
what’s (Am7)go ing on, yeah, what’s (Cmaj7)go ing on, oh, what’s (Am7)go ing on.
Ah, ah, (Fm9)ah, ah, ah.
I, yi, yi, yi, yi, yi, yi, ya, ya, ya, ya.
I, yi, yi, yi, yi, yi, ya, ya, ya, ya, ya.
Be, doot, de doot; Be, be, be, doot; Be be, be, doot; Bu, doot, be, be, be, doot; Be be, be, be, be, doot.
Be, be, be, be, be, doot.
What's Going On — Piano Lead Sheet
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"What's Going On" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of C, 100 BPM.
Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.
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About “What's Going On”
- Where are the chord symbols for "What's Going On" displayed?
- Lead Sheet shows chord symbols (like Am, G7, C) above the melody line with lyrics below. Every chord change highlights in real time as the song plays, so you can play the melody with the right hand and follow chord shapes with the left. "What's Going On" is in C.
- What key is "What's Going On" by Marvin Gaye played in?
- What's Going On is arranged in the key of C on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
- What's the tempo (BPM) of "What's Going On"?
- The arrangement plays at 100 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
- Is "What's Going On" easy to play on piano?
- Yes — this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
- Can I download sheet music for "What's Going On"?
- Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
- Who composed "What's Going On"?
- "What's Going On" was originally performed by Marvin Gaye. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
- What other songs by Marvin Gaye can I play here?
- Try "LET'S GET IT ON", "I HEARD IT THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE", "GOT TO GIVE IT UP". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
- Does "What's Going On" have chords and lyrics?
- Yes! The Lead Sheet shows the melody with chord symbols (like Am, G, C) and full lyrics. Perfect for singing along or playing with a band. "What's Going On" is in the key of C at 100 BPM.
- What chords are in "What's Going On"?
- Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of C, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.