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What Were Here For

Zander Hawley

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for What Were Here For by Zander Hawley in the key of C

Level: Beginner Decade: 2020s Genre: Indie / Alternative Theme: Life / Motivation Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Bpm:      189
Single Released: 31 Mar 2026

Chords
Gadd9     320203
C         x32013
Am7       x02213
Em        022003
Fadd9     xx3213
Am6       x02212
Capo: Fret 2
Verse 1
You CMade It To TheCadd9 Finish Line,
And FFell Down On YourDm7 Face While EveCryboCadd9dy WatcFhed . . .,
You CLost The Race YouCadd9 Tried To Win,
And FYou Can't EvenDm7 Argue ‘Cause CYou Lost Cadd9By A LoFt Dm7. . .,
You AmTried Your Best AndGsus4 You Got Wrecked,
And A#maj7Now You’re Looking FAll Depressed, OhC-OCadd9h . . F..

Pre-Chorus
You FMade A New Mistake,
CYou Feel Cadd9Ashamed,
You Don't AmHave To Lie FAwakeDm7 . .Dm6 ..

Chorus
If You FThink You're On Your OwCn, Just ComDm7e Home,
We’ll Be CWaiting When YouF Don't Know What TAmo Do Gsus4Anymore,
Gsus4That's What We're Here For,
FOhC, Dm7​
That's What We're AmHere For,
FAhC-ADm7h.

Verse 2
You've CHad Your Ups AndCadd9 Downs,
But Mostly FDowns The Last FewDm7 Months
And Now You CJust Lost YourCadd9 Job . F. .Dm7,
And CJust Because YouCadd9 Weren't AlwayFs Perfect All TDm7he Time,
That Doesn’t CMake It Your FCadd9ault .F .Dm7 .,
You’re AmGonna Get BackGsus4 On Your Feet,
And A#maj7You Don't Even FHave To BelieveC ItCadd9, No  F-  Oh.

Pre-Chorus
You FMade A New Mistake,
CYou Feel Cadd9Ashamed,
You Don't AmHave To Lie FAwakeDm7 . .Dm6 ..

Chorus
If You FThink You're On Your OwCn, Just ComDm7e Home,
We’ll Be CWaiting When YouF Don't Know What TAmo Do Gsus4Anymore,
Gsus4That's What We're Here For,
FOhC, Dm7​
That's What We're AmHere For,
FAhC-ADm7h,  Hoo!

Outro
(FAhC-ADm7h), Am​
(FAhC-ADm7h),
(FAhC-ADm7h), Am​
(FAhC-ADm7h).
Also available in: G (Original) D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for What Were Here For?

The chords for What Were Here For are: C, Cadd9, F, Dm7, Am, Gsus4, A#maj7, Dm6

What is the original key of What Were Here For?

The original key is G.

What is the difficulty of playing What Were Here For?

The difficulty level is Beginner.

Can I play What Were Here For in another key?

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

Can What Were Here For be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play What Were Here For on ukulele?

Chord What Were Here For can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in What Were Here For?

What Were Here For uses 8 chords: C, Cadd9, F, Dm7, Am, Gsus4, A#maj7, Dm6

What is the easiest way to play What Were Here For?

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 What Were Here For released in?

What Were Here For was released in the 2020s. See more 2020s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for What Were Here For?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch What Were Here For 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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