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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 D

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
       Dm7    Gm7 Fsus2/A A#6

Intro
Gm7
Dm7  Gm7 Fsus2/A A#6
Dm7  Gm7 Fsus2/A A#6
Dm7  Gm7 Fsus2/A A#6
Dm7  Gm7 Fsus2/A A#6

Verse 1
Gm7I Didn'tDm7 Know It’Gm7d Be ThDm7at Day,
Gm7I Walk Dm7Around IGm7n LeisurDm7e, Leisure,
Gm7CommemDm7orate YouGm7r SombDm7er Face,
Gm7That Used ToDm7 Share MGm7y MirroA#6r,

Chorus
Dm7How Did It Happened ToGm7 YouFsus2/A?       A#6​
Dm7 Gm7 Fsus2/A A#6
Dm7How Did It Happened ToGm7 YouFsus2/A?       A#6​
Dm7 Gm7 Fsus2/A A#6

Verse 2
Gm7The SilverDm7 Rain Can’Gm7t WasDm7h Away,
Gm7I See YourDm7 FootprintGm7s CleareDm7r, Clearer,
Gm7I Rest Dm7Along MGm7y WindDm7ow Pane,
Gm7Your SilhoDm7uette BringGm7s Fever, FeverA#6.

Chorus
Dm7How Did It Happened ToGm7 YouFsus2/A?       A#6​
Dm7 Gm7 Fsus2/A A#6
Dm7How Did It Happened ToGm7 YouFsus2/A?       A#6​
Dm7 Gm7 Fsus2/A A#6

Interlude
A#6 C7(sus4) A#/D
C7(sus4) A#6 C7(sus4) A#/D
C7(sus4) A#6 C7(sus4) A#/D
C7(sus4) A#6 C7(sus4)

Chorus
Dm7How Did It Happened ToGm7 YouFsus2/A?       A#6​
Dm7 Gm7 Fsus2/A A#6
Dm7How Did It Happened ToGm7 YouFsus2/A?       A#6​
Dm7 Gm7 Fsus2/A A#6

Interlude
Gm7 Dm7
Gm7 Dm7 A#6 Fsus2/A
Gm7 Dm7
Gm7 Dm7

Outro
The Gm7SilverDm7 Rain, IGm7t Comes To WaDm7s Away,
Gm7I Stand BDm7ehind The WindowGm7, WordsDm7 Replay,
Gm7I Feel TheDm7 Shadows Of Gm7A DiffereDm7nt Day,
Gm7I Look ForDm7 RemnantsGm7,  I Look FDm7or Remnants,
The Gm7SilverDm7 Rain, IGm7t Comes To WaDm7s Away,
Gm7I Stand BDm7ehind The WindowGm7, WordsDm7 Replay,
Gm7I Feel TheDm7 Shadows Of Gm7A DiffereDm7nt Day,
Gm7I Look ForDm7 RemnantsGm7,  I Look FDm7or Remnants.
Gm7(FadDm7e OutGm7)   Dm7​
Also available in: Bm (Original) C 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: Dm7, Gm7, Fsus2/A, A#6, C7(sus4), A#/D

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: Dm7, Gm7, Fsus2/A, A#6, C7(sus4), A#/D

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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