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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
E · A · D
For What Its Worth Chords – Guitar
Buffalo Springfield’s iconic protest song about tension and unrest on the Sunset Strip. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
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Tip: This song uses a simple, repeating chord progression; focus on keeping a steady, relaxed rhythm.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
There’s something happening here
A
What it is ain’t exactly clear
E
There’s a man with a gun over there
A
Telling me I got to beware
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Verse 2
E
There’s battle lines being drawn
A
Nobody’s right if everybody’s wrong
E
Young people speaking their minds
A
Getting so much resistance from behind
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Verse 3
E
What a field-day for the heat
A
A thousand people in the street
E
Singing songs and carrying signs
A
Mostly say, “Hooray for our side”
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Bridge
E
Paranoia strikes deep
A
Into your life it will creep
E
It starts when you’re always afraid
A
Step out of line, the man come and take you away
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Practice tip: Master the two-chord switch between E and A; try muting the strings with your strumming hand on the “up” strums for a tighter sound.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-C-E-A
Chords
E · A · D
For What Its Worth Chords – Ukulele
Buffalo Springfield’s iconic protest song about tension and unrest on the Sunset Strip. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: This song uses a simple, repeating chord progression; focus on keeping a steady, relaxed rhythm.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
There’s something happening here
A
What it is ain’t exactly clear
E
There’s a man with a gun over there
A
Telling me I got to beware
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Verse 2
E
There’s battle lines being drawn
A
Nobody’s right if everybody’s wrong
E
Young people speaking their minds
A
Getting so much resistance from behind
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Verse 3
E
What a field-day for the heat
A
A thousand people in the street
E
Singing songs and carrying signs
A
Mostly say, “Hooray for our side”
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Bridge
E
Paranoia strikes deep
A
Into your life it will creep
E
It starts when you’re always afraid
A
Step out of line, the man come and take you away
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Practice tip: Master the two-chord switch between E and A; try muting the strings with your strumming hand on the “up” strums for a tighter sound.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
E · A · D
For What Its Worth Chords – Piano
Buffalo Springfield’s iconic protest song about tension and unrest on the Sunset Strip. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: This song uses a simple, repeating chord progression; focus on keeping a steady, relaxed rhythm.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
There’s something happening here
A
What it is ain’t exactly clear
E
There’s a man with a gun over there
A
Telling me I got to beware
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Verse 2
E
There’s battle lines being drawn
A
Nobody’s right if everybody’s wrong
E
Young people speaking their minds
A
Getting so much resistance from behind
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Verse 3
E
What a field-day for the heat
A
A thousand people in the street
E
Singing songs and carrying signs
A
Mostly say, “Hooray for our side”
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Bridge
E
Paranoia strikes deep
A
Into your life it will creep
E
It starts when you’re always afraid
A
Step out of line, the man come and take you away
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Practice tip: Master the two-chord switch between E and A; try muting the strings with your strumming hand on the “up” strums for a tighter sound.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
E · A · D
For What Its Worth Chords – Banjo
Buffalo Springfield’s iconic protest song about tension and unrest on the Sunset Strip. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: This song uses a simple, repeating chord progression; focus on keeping a steady, relaxed rhythm.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
There’s something happening here
A
What it is ain’t exactly clear
E
There’s a man with a gun over there
A
Telling me I got to beware
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Verse 2
E
There’s battle lines being drawn
A
Nobody’s right if everybody’s wrong
E
Young people speaking their minds
A
Getting so much resistance from behind
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Verse 3
E
What a field-day for the heat
A
A thousand people in the street
E
Singing songs and carrying signs
A
Mostly say, “Hooray for our side”
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Bridge
E
Paranoia strikes deep
A
Into your life it will creep
E
It starts when you’re always afraid
A
Step out of line, the man come and take you away
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Practice tip: Master the two-chord switch between E and A; try muting the strings with your strumming hand on the “up” strums for a tighter sound.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
E · A · D
For What Its Worth Chords – Mandolin
Buffalo Springfield’s iconic protest song about tension and unrest on the Sunset Strip. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: This song uses a simple, repeating chord progression; focus on keeping a steady, relaxed rhythm.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
There’s something happening here
A
What it is ain’t exactly clear
E
There’s a man with a gun over there
A
Telling me I got to beware
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Verse 2
E
There’s battle lines being drawn
A
Nobody’s right if everybody’s wrong
E
Young people speaking their minds
A
Getting so much resistance from behind
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Verse 3
E
What a field-day for the heat
A
A thousand people in the street
E
Singing songs and carrying signs
A
Mostly say, “Hooray for our side”
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Bridge
E
Paranoia strikes deep
A
Into your life it will creep
E
It starts when you’re always afraid
A
Step out of line, the man come and take you away
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Practice tip: Master the two-chord switch between E and A; try muting the strings with your strumming hand on the “up” strums for a tighter sound.
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Key
E Major
Difficulty
Beginner
Harp Key
C Diatonic
Chords
E · A · D
For What Its Worth Chords – Harmonica
Buffalo Springfield’s iconic protest song about tension and unrest on the Sunset Strip. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Folk Rock Strum (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: This song uses a simple, repeating chord progression; focus on keeping a steady, relaxed rhythm.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
There’s something happening here
A
What it is ain’t exactly clear
E
There’s a man with a gun over there
A
Telling me I got to beware
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Verse 2
E
There’s battle lines being drawn
A
Nobody’s right if everybody’s wrong
E
Young people speaking their minds
A
Getting so much resistance from behind
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Verse 3
E
What a field-day for the heat
A
A thousand people in the street
E
Singing songs and carrying signs
A
Mostly say, “Hooray for our side”
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Bridge
E
Paranoia strikes deep
A
Into your life it will creep
E
It starts when you’re always afraid
A
Step out of line, the man come and take you away
Chorus
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
E
I think it’s time we stop, children, what’s that sound
A
Everybody look what’s going down
Practice tip: Master the two-chord switch between E and A; try muting the strings with your strumming hand on the “up” strums for a tighter sound.