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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 — Simple Sheet Music
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"What's Going On" in simplified sheet music format — the bridge between beginner modes and real sheet music. Color-coded notes with lyrics scrolling horizontally. Perfect for learning to read music. 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”
- How does Simplified Piano Arrangement differ from full sheet music for "What's Going On"?
- Simplified Arrangement keeps the melody and chords on a simplified staff with lyrics, color-coded for easy recognition. It's a learner-bridge between Beginner mode and the classic engraved Sheet Music — same song, less visual density.
- 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.
- Is Simple Sheet good for learning to read sheet music?
- Yes! Simple Sheet bridges the gap between beginner color-coded modes and traditional notation. Notes are displayed on a simplified staff with colors, lyrics, and chords — helping you build music reading skills gradually while still enjoying "What's Going On". Key of C, 100 BPM.
- What's the difference between Simple Sheet and Lead Sheet?
- Simple Sheet shows a more streamlined, horizontally scrolling view with color-coded notes on a staff and lyrics below — like a simplified version of real sheet music. Lead Sheet shows melody with chord symbols above and full lyrics. Simple Sheet is the next step toward reading traditional notation.