What's Up

by 4 Non Blondes
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Lyrics

Twen ty five years of my life and still

I’m (Bm)trying to get up that great big hill of (D)hope

for a des ti na tion.

I real ize quick ly when I know I should, that the world was made up of this broth er hood of (D)man,

for what ev er that means.

And so I cry some times when I’m ly in’ in bed just to (Bm)get it all out, what’s in my head, and I,

I am feel ing

a lit tle pe cu liar.

And so I wake in the morn ing and I step out side, and I (Bm)take a deep breath, and I get real high, and I

scream from the top of my lungs, “What’s go in’ on?”

And I say, “Hey,

(Bm)hey.”

I said, “Hey,

what’s go in’ on?”

And I say, “Hey,

(Bm)hey.”

I said, “Hey,

what’s go in’ on?”

And I say, “Hey,

(Bm)hey.”

I said, “Hey,

what’s go in’ on?”

And I say, “Hey,

(Bm)hey.”

I said, “Hey,

what’s go in’ on?”

Ooh,

ooh,

ooh,

ooh,

uh huh.

Twen ty five years of my life and still

I’m (Bm)trying to get up that great big hill of hope

for a des ti na tion.

What's Up — Piano Lead Sheet

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"What's Up" lead sheet with chords, melody, and lyrics. Play the melody while following chord symbols above. Perfect for sing-along or accompaniment. Key of A, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About “What's Up

Where are the chord symbols for "What's Up" 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 Up" is in A.
What key is "What's Up" by 4 Non Blondes played in?
What's Up is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "What's Up"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "What's Up" 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 Up"?
Yes — registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "What's Up"?
"What's Up" was originally performed by 4 Non Blondes. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What chords are used in "What's Up"?
This arrangement uses 3 chords: A, Bm, D. Only a handful of chords — beginner-friendly.
What other songs by 4 Non Blondes can I play here?
Try "What's Up". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Does "What's Up" 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 Up" is in the key of A at 80 BPM.
What chords are in "What's Up"?
Open the Lead Sheet to see all chord symbols displayed above the melody line. The song is in the key of A, so you'll find chords common to that key. Each chord highlights in real time as the song plays.

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