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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Capo
None
Chords
G · D · Am · C
How’s It Gonna Be Chords – Guitar
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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
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Left Hand
Root notes
Chords
G · D · Am · C
How’s It Gonna Be Chords – Piano
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
gDGBD (Open G)
Chords
G · D · Am · C
How’s It Gonna Be Chords – Banjo
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Key
G
Difficulty
Beginner
Tuning
G-D-A-E
Chords
G · D · Am · C
How’s It Gonna Be Chords – Mandolin
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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)
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Tip: This song has a steady, driving rhythm. Keep your strumming consistent and relaxed, focusing on the chord changes.
Chords & Structure
Full Song
Verse 1
G – D
Am – C
G – D
Am – C
G – D
Am – C
G – D
Am – C
Chorus
G – D – Am
C – G – D
Am – C – G
Verse 2
G – D
Am – C
G – D
Am – C
G – D
Am – C
G – D – Am
C
Chorus
G – D – Am
C – G – D
Am – C – G
Bridge
Am – C
G – D
Am – C
G – D
Chorus
G – D – Am
C – G – D
Am – C – G
Outro
G – D – Am
C – G – D
Am – C – G
G – D – Am
C – G – D
Am – C – G
G – D – Am
C – G – D
Am – C – G
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.