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When We Get By

D'Angelo

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for When We Get By by D'Angelo in the key of D

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Romance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Dm7   Cm7 F7   A#maj7   Em7 A7(b13)  [x2]

E.Brass
  Dm9   Cm7 F7   A#maj7   Em7 A7(b13)  [x2]

Hook 1
  Dm7When We Get By       We'Cm7ll Make It ByF7            A#maj7   When We Get By With Love       Em7    A7(b13)​
  Dm9 I Look In Your Eyes     Cm7  When I Look In Your Eyes   F7I Know WA#maj7hat Your Thinking Of           Em7    A7(b13)​

Verse 1
 T'is A BeaDm9utiful Day, And You're WeCm7lcome To Stay         F7​
  A#maj7     We Can Spend Some Time And Catch The Matinee               Em7     A7(b13)​
  Dm9    You're So Fine, And TCm7he Day Is FiF7ne, And
  A#maj7    We'll Be Fine  When We Make It By And We GEm7et By With Love     A7(b13)​

Hook 2
  Dm9When We Get By       WeCm7'll Make It BF7y            A#maj7   When We Get By With Love        Em7    A7(b13)​
  Dm9When We Get By       WeCm7'll Make It BF7y            A#maj7   When We Get By With Love        Em7    A7(b13)​
  Dm9When We Get By       WeCm7'll Make It BF7y            A#maj7   When We Get By With Love        Em7    A7(b13)​
  Dm9 I Look In Your Eyes     Cm7When I Look In Your Eyes   F7  They'reA#maj7 Pretty As The Skies Above       Em7    A7(b13)​

Verse 2
EverythiDm9ng, Everything, Everything Is Okay Cm7     F7​
We Could Make Love In The A#maj7Shade, Sip Some Chocolate Lemonade Em7                      A7(b13)​
  Dm9    You're So Fine, And    TCm7he Day Is F7Fine, And
  A#maj7    We'll Be Fine  When We Make It By And WEm7e Get By With Love    A7(b13)​

Hook 3
  Dm9When We Get By       WeCm7'll Make It BF7y            A#maj7   When We Get By With Love        Em7    A7(b13)​
  Dm9When We Get By       WeCm7'll Make It BF7y            A#maj7   When We Get By With Love        Em7    A7(b13)​
  Dm9When We Get By       WeCm7'll Make It BF7y            A#maj7   When We Get By With Love        Em7    A7(b13)​
  Dm9When We Get By       WeCm7'll Make It BF7y            A#maj7   When We Get By With Love

Instruments
  A#maj7 A7   Dm9 G7   A#maj7 A7   Dm9
  A#maj7 A7   Dm9 G7   A#maj7 A7   A7

Verse 3
'Cause It's A BeautiDm9ful Day And You Know That's A FCm7act            F7​
  A#maj7You Scratch Mine And I'll ScratEm7ch Your Back Sugar   A7(b13)​
  Dm9    You're So Fine And  Cm7     Today's FF7ine, And
  A#maj7    We'll Be Fine  When We Make It By And We GEm7et By With Love     A7(b13)​

Instruments
  Dm9   Cm7 F7   A#maj7   Em7 A7(b13)

Hook 4
  Dm9When We Get By       WeCm7'll Make It BF7y            A#maj7   When We Get By With Love        Em7    A7(b13)​
  Dm9When We Get By       WeCm7'll Make It BF7y            A#maj7   When We Get By With Love        Em7    A7(b13)​
  Dm9When We Get By       WeCm7'll Make It BF7y            A#maj7   When We Get By With Love        Em7    A7(b13)​

Instruments
  A#maj7   A7   Dm9   G7  [x3]

Fade Out
  A#maj7When We Get By       We'lA7l Make It By               When We Dm9Get By With Love                   G7​
  A#maj7When We Get By       We'lA7l Make It By               When We Dm9Get By With Love                   G7​
Also available in: Ebm7 (Original) C E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for When We Get By?

The chords for When We Get By are: Dm7, Cm7, F7, A#maj7, Em7, A7(b13), Dm9, A7, G7

What is the original key of When We Get By?

The original key is Ebm7.

What is the difficulty of playing When We Get By?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play When We Get By in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can When We Get By be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play When We Get By on ukulele?

Chord When We Get By can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in When We Get By?

When We Get By uses 9 chords: Dm7, Cm7, F7, A#maj7, Em7, A7(b13), Dm9, A7, G7

What is the easiest way to play When We Get By?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was When We Get By released in?

When We Get By was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for When We Get By?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch When We Get By to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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