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How’s It Gonna Be Chords

Third Eye Blind Beginner Key of G 4 Chords 3 min read Updated Jul 2026

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Capo

None

Chords

G · D · Am · C

How’s It Gonna Be Chords – Guitar

Third Eye Blind’s iconic 90s alternative rock anthem about a crumbling relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song has a steady, driving rhythm. Keep your strumming consistent and relaxed, focusing on the chord changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

So how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you don’t know me anymore

G D

And how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you’re sure I’m not around

G D

When you go to bed

Am C

Where do you rest your head

G D

When you wake up in the morning

Am C

Tell me how much do you miss me

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Verse 2

G D

So how’s it gonna be

Am C

When there’s no one there to hold you

G D

And how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you can’t get to sleep

G D

And what about the day I’ll be there

Am C

What about the air you breathe

G D Am

And what about the times you were so happy

C

You can’t remember

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Bridge

Am C

I’ll see you in the things I do

G D

I’ll see you in the things I do

Am C

I’ll see you in the things I do

G D

I’ll see you in the things I do

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Outro

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "How’s It Gonna Be"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am and C.

Is "How’s It Gonna Be" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "How’s It Gonna Be" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "How’s It Gonna Be"?

It was written by Stephan Jenkins, and released in 1997.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-C-E-A

Chords

G · D · Am · C

How’s It Gonna Be Chords – Ukulele

Third Eye Blind’s iconic 90s alternative rock anthem about a crumbling relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song has a steady, driving rhythm. Keep your strumming consistent and relaxed, focusing on the chord changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

So how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you don’t know me anymore

G D

And how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you’re sure I’m not around

G D

When you go to bed

Am C

Where do you rest your head

G D

When you wake up in the morning

Am C

Tell me how much do you miss me

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Verse 2

G D

So how’s it gonna be

Am C

When there’s no one there to hold you

G D

And how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you can’t get to sleep

G D

And what about the day I’ll be there

Am C

What about the air you breathe

G D Am

And what about the times you were so happy

C

You can’t remember

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Bridge

Am C

I’ll see you in the things I do

G D

I’ll see you in the things I do

Am C

I’ll see you in the things I do

G D

I’ll see you in the things I do

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Outro

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "How’s It Gonna Be"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am and C.

Is "How’s It Gonna Be" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "How’s It Gonna Be" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "How’s It Gonna Be"?

It was written by Stephan Jenkins, and released in 1997.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Left Hand

Root notes

Chords

G · D · Am · C

How’s It Gonna Be Chords – Piano

Third Eye Blind’s iconic 90s alternative rock anthem about a crumbling relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song has a steady, driving rhythm. Keep your strumming consistent and relaxed, focusing on the chord changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

So how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you don’t know me anymore

G D

And how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you’re sure I’m not around

G D

When you go to bed

Am C

Where do you rest your head

G D

When you wake up in the morning

Am C

Tell me how much do you miss me

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Verse 2

G D

So how’s it gonna be

Am C

When there’s no one there to hold you

G D

And how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you can’t get to sleep

G D

And what about the day I’ll be there

Am C

What about the air you breathe

G D Am

And what about the times you were so happy

C

You can’t remember

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Bridge

Am C

I’ll see you in the things I do

G D

I’ll see you in the things I do

Am C

I’ll see you in the things I do

G D

I’ll see you in the things I do

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Outro

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "How’s It Gonna Be"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am and C.

Is "How’s It Gonna Be" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "How’s It Gonna Be" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "How’s It Gonna Be"?

It was written by Stephan Jenkins, and released in 1997.

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

gDGBD (Open G)

Chords

G · D · Am · C

How’s It Gonna Be Chords – Banjo

Third Eye Blind’s iconic 90s alternative rock anthem about a crumbling relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song has a steady, driving rhythm. Keep your strumming consistent and relaxed, focusing on the chord changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

So how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you don’t know me anymore

G D

And how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you’re sure I’m not around

G D

When you go to bed

Am C

Where do you rest your head

G D

When you wake up in the morning

Am C

Tell me how much do you miss me

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Verse 2

G D

So how’s it gonna be

Am C

When there’s no one there to hold you

G D

And how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you can’t get to sleep

G D

And what about the day I’ll be there

Am C

What about the air you breathe

G D Am

And what about the times you were so happy

C

You can’t remember

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Bridge

Am C

I’ll see you in the things I do

G D

I’ll see you in the things I do

Am C

I’ll see you in the things I do

G D

I’ll see you in the things I do

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Outro

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "How’s It Gonna Be"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am and C.

Is "How’s It Gonna Be" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "How’s It Gonna Be" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "How’s It Gonna Be"?

It was written by Stephan Jenkins, and released in 1997.

Gtap to play

Dtap to play

Amtap to play

Ctap to play

Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Tuning

G-D-A-E

Chords

G · D · Am · C

How’s It Gonna Be Chords – Mandolin

Third Eye Blind’s iconic 90s alternative rock anthem about a crumbling relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song has a steady, driving rhythm. Keep your strumming consistent and relaxed, focusing on the chord changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

So how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you don’t know me anymore

G D

And how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you’re sure I’m not around

G D

When you go to bed

Am C

Where do you rest your head

G D

When you wake up in the morning

Am C

Tell me how much do you miss me

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Verse 2

G D

So how’s it gonna be

Am C

When there’s no one there to hold you

G D

And how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you can’t get to sleep

G D

And what about the day I’ll be there

Am C

What about the air you breathe

G D Am

And what about the times you were so happy

C

You can’t remember

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Bridge

Am C

I’ll see you in the things I do

G D

I’ll see you in the things I do

Am C

I’ll see you in the things I do

G D

I’ll see you in the things I do

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Outro

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "How’s It Gonna Be"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am and C.

Is "How’s It Gonna Be" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "How’s It Gonna Be" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "How’s It Gonna Be"?

It was written by Stephan Jenkins, and released in 1997.

Gtap to play

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Amtap to play

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Key

G

Difficulty

Beginner

Harp Key

C Diatonic

Chords

G · D · Am · C

How’s It Gonna Be Chords – Harmonica

Third Eye Blind’s iconic 90s alternative rock anthem about a crumbling relationship. Beginner difficulty in the key of G.

Strumming Pattern (4/4 Time)

↓↓↑↑↓↑

123456

Tip: This song has a steady, driving rhythm. Keep your strumming consistent and relaxed, focusing on the chord changes.

Lyrics & Chords

Full Song

Verse 1

G D

So how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you don’t know me anymore

G D

And how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you’re sure I’m not around

G D

When you go to bed

Am C

Where do you rest your head

G D

When you wake up in the morning

Am C

Tell me how much do you miss me

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Verse 2

G D

So how’s it gonna be

Am C

When there’s no one there to hold you

G D

And how’s it gonna be

Am C

When you can’t get to sleep

G D

And what about the day I’ll be there

Am C

What about the air you breathe

G D Am

And what about the times you were so happy

C

You can’t remember

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Bridge

Am C

I’ll see you in the things I do

G D

I’ll see you in the things I do

Am C

I’ll see you in the things I do

G D

I’ll see you in the things I do

Chorus

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Outro

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

G D Am

I want to know how’s it gonna be

C G D

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Am C G

I want to know how’s it gonna be

Frequently Asked Questions

What chords do you need to play "How’s It Gonna Be"?

You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: G, D, Am and C.

Is "How’s It Gonna Be" easy to play on guitar?

It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of G, making it a good choice for players at that level.

What key is "How’s It Gonna Be" in?

It is in the key of G.

Who wrote "How’s It Gonna Be"?

It was written by Stephan Jenkins, and released in 1997.