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How Did It Happen To You

Hathway

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for How Did It Happen To You by Hathway in the key of C

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
       Cm7    Fm7 D#sus2/G G#6

Intro
Fm7
Cm7  Fm7 D#sus2/G G#6
Cm7  Fm7 D#sus2/G G#6
Cm7  Fm7 D#sus2/G G#6
Cm7  Fm7 D#sus2/G G#6

Verse 1
Fm7I Didn'tCm7 Know It’Fm7d Be ThCm7at Day,
Fm7I Walk Cm7Around IFm7n LeisurCm7e, Leisure,
Fm7CommemCm7orate YouFm7r SombCm7er Face,
Fm7That Used ToCm7 Share MFm7y MirroG#6r,

Chorus
Cm7How Did It Happened ToFm7 YouD#sus2/G?        G#6​
Cm7 Fm7 D#sus2/G G#6
Cm7How Did It Happened ToFm7 YouD#sus2/G?        G#6​
Cm7 Fm7 D#sus2/G G#6

Verse 2
Fm7The SilverCm7 Rain Can’Fm7t WasCm7h Away,
Fm7I See YourCm7 FootprintFm7s CleareCm7r, Clearer,
Fm7I Rest Cm7Along MFm7y WindCm7ow Pane,
Fm7Your SilhoCm7uette BringFm7s Fever, FeverG#6.

Chorus
Cm7How Did It Happened ToFm7 YouD#sus2/G?        G#6​
Cm7 Fm7 D#sus2/G G#6
Cm7How Did It Happened ToFm7 YouD#sus2/G?        G#6​
Cm7 Fm7 D#sus2/G G#6

Interlude
G#6 A#7(sus4) G#/C
A#7(sus4) G#6 A#7(sus4) G#/C
A#7(sus4) G#6 A#7(sus4) G#/C
A#7(sus4) G#6 A#7(sus4)

Chorus
Cm7How Did It Happened ToFm7 YouD#sus2/G?        G#6​
Cm7 Fm7 D#sus2/G G#6
Cm7How Did It Happened ToFm7 YouD#sus2/G?        G#6​
Cm7 Fm7 D#sus2/G G#6

Interlude
Fm7 Cm7
Fm7 Cm7 G#6 D#sus2/G
Fm7 Cm7
Fm7 Cm7

Outro
The Fm7SilverCm7 Rain, IFm7t Comes To WaCm7s Away,
Fm7I Stand BCm7ehind The WindowFm7, WordsCm7 Replay,
Fm7I Feel TheCm7 Shadows Of Fm7A DiffereCm7nt Day,
Fm7I Look ForCm7 RemnantsFm7,  I Look FCm7or Remnants,
The Fm7SilverCm7 Rain, IFm7t Comes To WaCm7s Away,
Fm7I Stand BCm7ehind The WindowFm7, WordsCm7 Replay,
Fm7I Feel TheCm7 Shadows Of Fm7A DiffereCm7nt Day,
Fm7I Look ForCm7 RemnantsFm7,  I Look FCm7or Remnants.
Fm7(FadCm7e OutFm7)   Cm7​
Also available in: Bm (Original) D E G A

FAQ

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

The chords for How Did It Happen To You are: Cm7, Fm7, D#sus2/G, G#6, A#7(sus4), G#/C

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: Cm7, Fm7, D#sus2/G, G#6, A#7(sus4), G#/C

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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