Now playing

Whats Going On

Chords

Listen

YouTubeYouTube SpotifySpotify AppleApple Music

90BPM

Lyrics & ChordsClick chords to see diagrams

What's Going On
Paul Michael mayores 
VERSE:
MC#M7other, mother, there's to mBbm7any of you crying
BC#M7rother, brother, brother, there's faBbm7r to many of you dying.
                                     Ebm7Ab7sus       Ab7  
You know we've got to find a way, To bring some lovin' here today
VERSE-2:
C#M7Father, father, we don't neBbm7ed to escalate
You see, C#M7war is not the answer, for only love Bbm7can conquer hate
             Ebm7]                            Ab7sus       Ab7  
You know we've got to find a way, To bring some lovin' here today
CHORUS:
               Ebm7Ab7sus
Picket lines and picket signs
               Ebm7Ab7sus          
Don't punish me with brutality
               Ebm7Ab7sus
Talk to me, so you can see
C#M7Ohhh, whats going on, whatBbm7s going on
C#M7Yeah whats going on, Ahh, Bbm7whats going on
VERSE-3:
Mother, mother, everybody thinks we're wrong
Ohhh, but who are they to judge us, simply 'cause our hair is long
You know we've got to find a way, To bring some understanding here today
[CHORUS]

All chords in this song (4)

🎸 Tips from players

Got a tip for playing this song — capo position, easier chords, strumming? Be the first to share one.

Chord Book

670,000+ free guitar chords · free-chords.com

Whats Going On

by Paolo Santos

Lyrics & chords · Original key

Chords in this song · guitar

C#M7

Bbm7

Ebm7

Ab7

What's Going On

Paul Michael mayores

VERSE:

C#M7 Bbm7

Mother, mother, there's to many of you crying

C#M7 Bbm7

Brother, brother, brother, there's far to many of you dying.

Ebm7 Ab7

Ab7sus

You know we've got to find a way, To bring some lovin' here today

VERSE-2:

C#M7 Bbm7

Father, father, we don't need to escalate

C#M7 Bbm7

You see, war is not the answer, for only love can conquer hate

Ebm7 Ab7

] Ab7sus

You know we've got to find a way, To bring some lovin' here today

CHORUS:

Ebm7

Ab7sus

Picket lines and picket signs

Ebm7

Ab7sus

Don't punish me with brutality

Ebm7

Ab7sus

Talk to me, so you can see

C#M7 Bbm7

Ohhh, whats going on, whats going on

C#M7 Bbm7

Yeah whats going on, Ahh, whats going on

VERSE-3:

Mother, mother, everybody thinks we're wrong

Ohhh, but who are they to judge us, simply 'cause our hair is long

You know we've got to find a way, To bring some understanding here today

[CHORUS]

About Whats Going On Chords by Paolo Santos

Learn how to play Whats Going On by Paolo Santos with free guitar chords, lyrics, and interactive chord diagrams. Search for “Whats Going On chords”, “Whats Going On guitar chords”, or “Paolo Santos Whats Going On chords” and you will find this page — transpose to any key, tap chords for diagrams, and use auto-scroll while you play. Perfect for beginners looking for easy Whats Going On chords and for experienced players who want accurate Whats Going On lyrics and chords in one place. Common chords in this song include C#M7, Bbm7, Ebm7, Ab7.

FAQ — Whats Going On by Paolo Santos

How do I play "Whats Going On" by Paolo Santos on guitar?

Open the free chords for "Whats Going On" by Paolo Santos on Free Chord Book. Tap any chord to see its diagram, use transpose to change the key, and turn on auto-scroll to play hands-free.

Are the chords for "Whats Going On" by Paolo Santos free?

Yes. The chords for "Whats Going On" by Paolo Santos are 100% free on Free Chord Book — no sign-up required.

Can I transpose "Whats Going On" to a different key?

Yes. Use the transpose buttons on the song page to shift "Whats Going On" up or down by half-steps so it matches your vocal range or capo position.

Can I see chord diagrams for "Whats Going On"?

Yes. Tap any chord in "Whats Going On" to instantly see an interactive guitar chord diagram with alternate fingerings.

Is "Whats Going On" easy to play on guitar?

Many players learn "Whats Going On" by Paolo Santos with our free chords. Use transpose and chord diagrams to simplify tricky shapes, and browse related songs by Paolo Santos below.

What key is "Whats Going On" in?

The chords for "Whats Going On" show the original chord names (including C#M7, Bbm7, Ebm7, Ab7). Use transpose to move the song into any key that fits your voice or capo.