Chordyes

What Were Here For

Zander Hawley

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

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 DMade It To TheDadd9 Finish Line,
And GFell Down On YourEm7 Face While EveDryboDadd9dy WatcGhed . . .,
You DLost The Race YouDadd9 Tried To Win,
And GYou Can't EvenEm7 Argue ‘Cause DYou Lost Dadd9By A LoGt Em7. . .,
You BmTried Your Best AndAsus4 You Got Wrecked,
And Cmaj7Now You’re LookingG All Depressed, ODh-Dadd9Oh . .G ..

Pre-Chorus
You GMade A New Mistake,
DYou Feel Dadd9Ashamed,
You Don't BmHave To Lie GAwakeEm7 . .Em6 ..

Chorus
If You GThink You're On Your OwDn, Just ComEm7e Home,
We’ll Be DWaiting When YouG Don't Know What TBmo Do Asus4Anymore,
Asus4That's What We're Here For,
GOhD, Em7​
That's What We're BmHere For,
GAhD-AEm7h.

Verse 2
You've DHad Your Ups AndDadd9 Downs,
But Mostly GDowns The Last FewEm7 Months
And Now You DJust Lost YourDadd9 Job . G. .Em7,
And DJust Because YouDadd9 Weren't AlwayGs Perfect All TEm7he Time,
That Doesn’t DMake It Your FDadd9ault .G .Em7 .,
You’re BmGonna Get BackAsus4 On Your Feet,
And Cmaj7You Don't EvenG Have To BelievDe IDadd9t, No G -  Oh.

Pre-Chorus
You GMade A New Mistake,
DYou Feel Dadd9Ashamed,
You Don't BmHave To Lie GAwakeEm7 . .Em6 ..

Chorus
If You GThink You're On Your OwDn, Just ComEm7e Home,
We’ll Be DWaiting When YouG Don't Know What TBmo Do Asus4Anymore,
Asus4That's What We're Here For,
GOhD, Em7​
That's What We're BmHere For,
GAhD-AEm7h,  Hoo!

Outro
(GAhD-AEm7h), Bm​
(GAhD-AEm7h),
(GAhD-AEm7h), Bm​
(GAhD-AEm7h).
Also available in: G (Original) C E A

FAQ

What are the chords for What Were Here For?

The chords for What Were Here For are: D, Dadd9, G, Em7, Bm, Asus4, Cmaj7, Em6

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: D, Dadd9, G, Em7, Bm, Asus4, Cmaj7, Em6

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.

0.3x