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How Did It Happen To You

Hathway

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for How Did It Happen To You by Hathway

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Pop Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Bpm:      117
Single Released: 22 April 2026

Note:     * After Chord Means Strike Chord Once And Let It Ring.

Chords
Em7       x20030
Bm7       x24235
Dsus2/F#  2x0230
G6        320030
A7sus4    x02030
Capo: 4 fret
Intro
       Bm7    Em7 Dsus2/F# G6

Intro
Em7
Bm7  Em7 Dsus2/F# G6
Bm7  Em7 Dsus2/F# G6
Bm7  Em7 Dsus2/F# G6
Bm7  Em7 Dsus2/F# G6

Verse 1
Em7I Didn'tBm7 Know It’Em7d Be ThBm7at Day,
Em7I Walk Bm7Around IEm7n LeisurBm7e, Leisure,
Em7CommemBm7orate YouEm7r SombBm7er Face,
Em7That Used ToBm7 Share MEm7y MirroG6r,

Chorus
Bm7How Did It Happened ToEm7 YouDsus2/F#?        G6​
Bm7 Em7 Dsus2/F# G6
Bm7How Did It Happened ToEm7 YouDsus2/F#?        G6​
Bm7 Em7 Dsus2/F# G6

Verse 2
Em7The SilverBm7 Rain Can’Em7t WasBm7h Away,
Em7I See YourBm7 FootprintEm7s CleareBm7r, Clearer,
Em7I Rest Bm7Along MEm7y WindBm7ow Pane,
Em7Your SilhoBm7uette BringEm7s Fever, FeverG6.

Chorus
Bm7How Did It Happened ToEm7 YouDsus2/F#?        G6​
Bm7 Em7 Dsus2/F# G6
Bm7How Did It Happened ToEm7 YouDsus2/F#?        G6​
Bm7 Em7 Dsus2/F# G6

Interlude
G6 A7sus4 G/B
A7sus4 G6 A7sus4 G/B
A7sus4 G6 A7sus4 G/B
A7sus4 G6 A7sus4

Chorus
Bm7How Did It Happened ToEm7 YouDsus2/F#?        G6​
Bm7 Em7 Dsus2/F# G6
Bm7How Did It Happened ToEm7 YouDsus2/F#?        G6​
Bm7 Em7 Dsus2/F# G6

Interlude
Em7 Bm7
Em7 Bm7 G6 Dsus2/F#
Em7 Bm7
Em7 Bm7

Outro
The Em7SilverBm7 Rain, IEm7t Comes To WaBm7s Away,
Em7I Stand BBm7ehind The WindowEm7, WordsBm7 Replay,
Em7I Feel TheBm7 Shadows Of Em7A DiffereBm7nt Day,
Em7I Look ForBm7 RemnantsEm7,  I Look FBm7or Remnants,
The Em7SilverBm7 Rain, IEm7t Comes To WaBm7s Away,
Em7I Stand BBm7ehind The WindowEm7, WordsBm7 Replay,
Em7I Feel TheBm7 Shadows Of Em7A DiffereBm7nt Day,
Em7I Look ForBm7 RemnantsEm7,  I Look FBm7or Remnants.
Em7(FadBm7e OutEm7)   Bm7​
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FAQ

What are the chords for How Did It Happen To You?

The chords for How Did It Happen To You are: Bm7, Em7, Dsus2/F#, G6, A7sus4, G/B

What is the original key of How Did It Happen To You?

The original key is Bm.

What is the difficulty of playing How Did It Happen To You?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play How Did It Happen To You in another key?

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

Can How Did It Happen To You be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play How Did It Happen To You on ukulele?

Chord How Did It Happen To You can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in How Did It Happen To You?

How Did It Happen To You uses 6 chords: Bm7, Em7, Dsus2/F#, G6, A7sus4, G/B

What is the easiest way to play How Did It Happen To You?

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 How Did It Happen To You released in?

How Did It Happen To You was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for How Did It Happen To You?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch How Did It Happen To You 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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