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Whats Really Happening

David Bowie

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Whats Really Happening by David Bowie in the key of C

Level: Advanced Decade: 1970s Genre: Rock Theme: Social / Rebellion Mood: Dark / Gloomy View Lyrics Youtube 
Intro
C  A#  A  G#  G  A

Verse 1
AGrown Inside A CPlastic Box
GMicro Thoughts And ASafety Locks
AHearts Become OutCdated Clocks
GTicking In Your AMind
ANow It's Time To CClose Our Eyes
GNow It's Time To ASay Goodbye
ANow It's Time To CFace The Lie
GThat We'd Never ACry

Chorus
EWhat's Really Happening
DWhat Tore Us Apart
C#What's Really Happening B​
EWhat's Really Happening
DWhat Tore Us Apart
C#What's Really Happening B   C#    A​

Verse 2
AAll The Clouds Are CMade Of Glass
GAnd They're Slowly ASinking
AFalling Like The CShattered Past
GWere We Built To ALast

Chorus
EWhat's Really Happening
DWhat Tore Us Apart
C#What's Really Happening B​
EWhat's Really Happening
DWhat Tore Us Apart
C#What's Really Happening B   C#    A​

Instrumental
C  A#  A  G#  G  A

Bridge
ANow It's Time To CClose Our Eyes
GNow It's Time To ASay Goodbye
ANow It's Time To CFace The Lie
GThat We'd Never ACry

Chorus
EWhat's Really Happening
DWhat Tore Us Apart
C#What's Really Happening B   C#    G   F#    B   C#    G​
Also available in: Bb (Original) D E G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Whats Really Happening?

The chords for Whats Really Happening are: C, A#, A, G#, G, E, D, C#, B, F#

What is the original key of Whats Really Happening?

The original key is Bb.

What is the difficulty of playing Whats Really Happening?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Whats Really Happening in another key?

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

Can Whats Really Happening be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Whats Really Happening on ukulele?

Chord Whats Really Happening can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Whats Really Happening?

Whats Really Happening uses 10 chords: C, A#, A, G#, G, E, D, C#, B, F#

What is the easiest way to play Whats Really Happening?

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 Whats Really Happening released in?

Whats Really Happening was released in the 1970s. See more 1970s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Whats Really Happening?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Whats Really Happening 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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