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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 E

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
       Em7    Am7 Gsus2/B C6

Intro
Am7
Em7  Am7 Gsus2/B C6
Em7  Am7 Gsus2/B C6
Em7  Am7 Gsus2/B C6
Em7  Am7 Gsus2/B C6

Verse 1
Am7I Didn'tEm7 Know It’Am7d Be ThEm7at Day,
Am7I Walk Em7Around IAm7n LeisurEm7e, Leisure,
Am7CommemEm7orate YouAm7r SombEm7er Face,
Am7That Used ToEm7 Share MAm7y MirroC6r,

Chorus
Em7How Did It Happened ToAm7 YouGsus2/B?       C6​
Em7 Am7 Gsus2/B C6
Em7How Did It Happened ToAm7 YouGsus2/B?       C6​
Em7 Am7 Gsus2/B C6

Verse 2
Am7The SilverEm7 Rain Can’Am7t WasEm7h Away,
Am7I See YourEm7 FootprintAm7s CleareEm7r, Clearer,
Am7I Rest Em7Along MAm7y WindEm7ow Pane,
Am7Your SilhoEm7uette BringAm7s Fever, FeverC6.

Chorus
Em7How Did It Happened ToAm7 YouGsus2/B?       C6​
Em7 Am7 Gsus2/B C6
Em7How Did It Happened ToAm7 YouGsus2/B?       C6​
Em7 Am7 Gsus2/B C6

Interlude
C6 D7(sus4) C/E
D7(sus4) C6 D7(sus4) C/E
D7(sus4) C6 D7(sus4) C/E
D7(sus4) C6 D7(sus4)

Chorus
Em7How Did It Happened ToAm7 YouGsus2/B?       C6​
Em7 Am7 Gsus2/B C6
Em7How Did It Happened ToAm7 YouGsus2/B?       C6​
Em7 Am7 Gsus2/B C6

Interlude
Am7 Em7
Am7 Em7 C6 Gsus2/B
Am7 Em7
Am7 Em7

Outro
The Am7SilverEm7 Rain, IAm7t Comes To WaEm7s Away,
Am7I Stand BEm7ehind The WindowAm7, WordsEm7 Replay,
Am7I Feel TheEm7 Shadows Of Am7A DiffereEm7nt Day,
Am7I Look ForEm7 RemnantsAm7,  I Look FEm7or Remnants,
The Am7SilverEm7 Rain, IAm7t Comes To WaEm7s Away,
Am7I Stand BEm7ehind The WindowAm7, WordsEm7 Replay,
Am7I Feel TheEm7 Shadows Of Am7A DiffereEm7nt Day,
Am7I Look ForEm7 RemnantsAm7,  I Look FEm7or Remnants.
Am7(FadEm7e OutAm7)   Em7​
Also available in: Bm (Original) C D G A

FAQ

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

The chords for How Did It Happen To You are: Em7, Am7, Gsus2/B, C6, D7(sus4), C/E

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: Em7, Am7, Gsus2/B, C6, D7(sus4), C/E

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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