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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 G

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
       Gm7    Cm7 A#sus2/D D#6

Intro
Cm7
Gm7  Cm7 A#sus2/D D#6
Gm7  Cm7 A#sus2/D D#6
Gm7  Cm7 A#sus2/D D#6
Gm7  Cm7 A#sus2/D D#6

Verse 1
Cm7I Didn'tGm7 Know It’Cm7d Be ThGm7at Day,
Cm7I Walk Gm7Around ICm7n LeisurGm7e, Leisure,
Cm7CommemGm7orate YouCm7r SombGm7er Face,
Cm7That Used ToGm7 Share MCm7y MirroD#6r,

Chorus
Gm7How Did It Happened ToCm7 YouA#sus2/D?        D#6​
Gm7 Cm7 A#sus2/D D#6
Gm7How Did It Happened ToCm7 YouA#sus2/D?        D#6​
Gm7 Cm7 A#sus2/D D#6

Verse 2
Cm7The SilverGm7 Rain Can’Cm7t WasGm7h Away,
Cm7I See YourGm7 FootprintCm7s CleareGm7r, Clearer,
Cm7I Rest Gm7Along MCm7y WindGm7ow Pane,
Cm7Your SilhoGm7uette BringCm7s Fever, FeverD#6.

Chorus
Gm7How Did It Happened ToCm7 YouA#sus2/D?        D#6​
Gm7 Cm7 A#sus2/D D#6
Gm7How Did It Happened ToCm7 YouA#sus2/D?        D#6​
Gm7 Cm7 A#sus2/D D#6

Interlude
D#6 F7(sus4) D#/G
F7(sus4) D#6 F7(sus4) D#/G
F7(sus4) D#6 F7(sus4) D#/G
F7(sus4) D#6 F7(sus4)

Chorus
Gm7How Did It Happened ToCm7 YouA#sus2/D?        D#6​
Gm7 Cm7 A#sus2/D D#6
Gm7How Did It Happened ToCm7 YouA#sus2/D?        D#6​
Gm7 Cm7 A#sus2/D D#6

Interlude
Cm7 Gm7
Cm7 Gm7 D#6 A#sus2/D
Cm7 Gm7
Cm7 Gm7

Outro
The Cm7SilverGm7 Rain, ICm7t Comes To WaGm7s Away,
Cm7I Stand BGm7ehind The WindowCm7, WordsGm7 Replay,
Cm7I Feel TheGm7 Shadows Of Cm7A DiffereGm7nt Day,
Cm7I Look ForGm7 RemnantsCm7,  I Look FGm7or Remnants,
The Cm7SilverGm7 Rain, ICm7t Comes To WaGm7s Away,
Cm7I Stand BGm7ehind The WindowCm7, WordsGm7 Replay,
Cm7I Feel TheGm7 Shadows Of Cm7A DiffereGm7nt Day,
Cm7I Look ForGm7 RemnantsCm7,  I Look FGm7or Remnants.
Cm7(FadGm7e OutCm7)   Gm7​
Also available in: Bm (Original) C D E A

FAQ

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

The chords for How Did It Happen To You are: Gm7, Cm7, A#sus2/D, D#6, F7(sus4), D#/G

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: Gm7, Cm7, A#sus2/D, D#6, F7(sus4), D#/G

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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