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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 E

Level: Advanced Decade: 1990s Genre: R&B / Soul Theme: Romance Mood: Chill / Relaxed View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Em7   Dm7 G7   Cmaj7   F#m7 B7(b13)  [x2]

E.Brass
  Em9   Dm7 G7   Cmaj7   F#m7 B7(b13)  [x2]

Hook 1
  Em7When We Get By       We'Dm7ll Make It ByG7            Cmaj7   When We Get By With Love      F#m7     B7(b13)​
  Em9 I Look In Your Eyes     Dm7  When I Look In Your Eyes   G7I Know WCmaj7hat Your Thinking Of          F#m7     B7(b13)​

Verse 1
 T'is A BeaEm9utiful Day, And You're WeDm7lcome To Stay         G7​
  Cmaj7     We Can Spend Some Time And Catch The Matinee              F#m7      B7(b13)​
  Em9    You're So Fine, And TDm7he Day Is FiG7ne, And
  Cmaj7    We'll Be Fine  When We Make It By And We F#m7Get By With Love     B7(b13)​

Hook 2
  Em9When We Get By       WeDm7'll Make It BG7y            Cmaj7   When We Get By With Love       F#m7     B7(b13)​
  Em9When We Get By       WeDm7'll Make It BG7y            Cmaj7   When We Get By With Love       F#m7     B7(b13)​
  Em9When We Get By       WeDm7'll Make It BG7y            Cmaj7   When We Get By With Love       F#m7     B7(b13)​
  Em9 I Look In Your Eyes     Dm7When I Look In Your Eyes   G7  They'reCmaj7 Pretty As The Skies Above      F#m7     B7(b13)​

Verse 2
EverythiEm9ng, Everything, Everything Is Okay Dm7     G7​
We Could Make Love In The Cmaj7Shade, Sip Some Chocolate LemonadeF#m7                       B7(b13)​
  Em9    You're So Fine, And    TDm7he Day Is G7Fine, And
  Cmaj7    We'll Be Fine  When We Make It By And F#m7We Get By With Love    B7(b13)​

Hook 3
  Em9When We Get By       WeDm7'll Make It BG7y            Cmaj7   When We Get By With Love       F#m7     B7(b13)​
  Em9When We Get By       WeDm7'll Make It BG7y            Cmaj7   When We Get By With Love       F#m7     B7(b13)​
  Em9When We Get By       WeDm7'll Make It BG7y            Cmaj7   When We Get By With Love       F#m7     B7(b13)​
  Em9When We Get By       WeDm7'll Make It BG7y            Cmaj7   When We Get By With Love

Instruments
  Cmaj7 B7   Em9 A7   Cmaj7 B7   Em9
  Cmaj7 B7   Em9 A7   Cmaj7 B7   B7

Verse 3
'Cause It's A BeautiEm9ful Day And You Know That's A FDm7act            G7​
  Cmaj7You Scratch Mine And I'll ScraF#m7tch Your Back Sugar   B7(b13)​
  Em9    You're So Fine And  Dm7     Today's FG7ine, And
  Cmaj7    We'll Be Fine  When We Make It By And We F#m7Get By With Love     B7(b13)​

Instruments
  Em9   Dm7 G7   Cmaj7   F#m7 B7(b13)

Hook 4
  Em9When We Get By       WeDm7'll Make It BG7y            Cmaj7   When We Get By With Love       F#m7     B7(b13)​
  Em9When We Get By       WeDm7'll Make It BG7y            Cmaj7   When We Get By With Love       F#m7     B7(b13)​
  Em9When We Get By       WeDm7'll Make It BG7y            Cmaj7   When We Get By With Love       F#m7     B7(b13)​

Instruments
  Cmaj7   B7   Em9   A7  [x3]

Fade Out
  Cmaj7When We Get By       We'B7ll Make It By               When WeEm9 Get By With Love                  A7​
  Cmaj7When We Get By       We'B7ll Make It By               When WeEm9 Get By With Love                  A7​
Also available in: Ebm7 (Original) C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for When We Get By?

The chords for When We Get By are: Em7, Dm7, G7, Cmaj7, F#m7, B7(b13), Em9, B7, A7

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: Em7, Dm7, G7, Cmaj7, F#m7, B7(b13), Em9, B7, A7

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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