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Listen to the Music Chords – Guitar
The Doobie Brothers’ classic feel-good anthem about the power of music to bring people together. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Easy Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and let the chords ring out clearly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
Don’t you feel it growin’, day by day
A E
People gettin’ ready for the news
E
Some are happy, some are sad
A E
Oh, we got to let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Verse 2
E
All the time
A
Oh, let the music play
E
All the time
A E
Oh, let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Bridge
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
Verse 3
E
Don’t you feel it growin’, day by day
A E
People gettin’ ready for the news
E
Some are happy, some are sad
A E
Oh, we got to let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Outro
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
Practice tip: Focus on the easy two-chord switch between E and A, and strum the outro slowly to build the feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Listen to the Music"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, B and C#m.
Is "Listen to the Music" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Listen to the Music" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Listen to the Music"?
It was written by Tom Johnston, and released in 1972.
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Listen to the Music Chords – Ukulele
The Doobie Brothers’ classic feel-good anthem about the power of music to bring people together. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Easy Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and let the chords ring out clearly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
Don’t you feel it growin’, day by day
A E
People gettin’ ready for the news
E
Some are happy, some are sad
A E
Oh, we got to let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Verse 2
E
All the time
A
Oh, let the music play
E
All the time
A E
Oh, let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Bridge
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
Verse 3
E
Don’t you feel it growin’, day by day
A E
People gettin’ ready for the news
E
Some are happy, some are sad
A E
Oh, we got to let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Outro
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
Practice tip: Focus on the easy two-chord switch between E and A, and strum the outro slowly to build the feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Listen to the Music"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, B and C#m.
Is "Listen to the Music" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Listen to the Music" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Listen to the Music"?
It was written by Tom Johnston, and released in 1972.
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Atap to play
Btap to play
C#mtap to play
Listen to the Music Chords – Piano
The Doobie Brothers’ classic feel-good anthem about the power of music to bring people together. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Easy Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and let the chords ring out clearly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
Don’t you feel it growin’, day by day
A E
People gettin’ ready for the news
E
Some are happy, some are sad
A E
Oh, we got to let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Verse 2
E
All the time
A
Oh, let the music play
E
All the time
A E
Oh, let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Bridge
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
Verse 3
E
Don’t you feel it growin’, day by day
A E
People gettin’ ready for the news
E
Some are happy, some are sad
A E
Oh, we got to let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Outro
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
Practice tip: Focus on the easy two-chord switch between E and A, and strum the outro slowly to build the feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Listen to the Music"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, B and C#m.
Is "Listen to the Music" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Listen to the Music" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Listen to the Music"?
It was written by Tom Johnston, and released in 1972.
Etap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
C#mtap to play
Listen to the Music Chords – Banjo
The Doobie Brothers’ classic feel-good anthem about the power of music to bring people together. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Easy Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and let the chords ring out clearly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
Don’t you feel it growin’, day by day
A E
People gettin’ ready for the news
E
Some are happy, some are sad
A E
Oh, we got to let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Verse 2
E
All the time
A
Oh, let the music play
E
All the time
A E
Oh, let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Bridge
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
Verse 3
E
Don’t you feel it growin’, day by day
A E
People gettin’ ready for the news
E
Some are happy, some are sad
A E
Oh, we got to let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Outro
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
Practice tip: Focus on the easy two-chord switch between E and A, and strum the outro slowly to build the feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Listen to the Music"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, B and C#m.
Is "Listen to the Music" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Listen to the Music" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Listen to the Music"?
It was written by Tom Johnston, and released in 1972.
Etap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
C#mtap to play
Listen to the Music Chords – Mandolin
The Doobie Brothers’ classic feel-good anthem about the power of music to bring people together. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Easy Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and let the chords ring out clearly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
Don’t you feel it growin’, day by day
A E
People gettin’ ready for the news
E
Some are happy, some are sad
A E
Oh, we got to let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Verse 2
E
All the time
A
Oh, let the music play
E
All the time
A E
Oh, let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Bridge
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
Verse 3
E
Don’t you feel it growin’, day by day
A E
People gettin’ ready for the news
E
Some are happy, some are sad
A E
Oh, we got to let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Outro
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
Practice tip: Focus on the easy two-chord switch between E and A, and strum the outro slowly to build the feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Listen to the Music"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, B and C#m.
Is "Listen to the Music" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Listen to the Music" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Listen to the Music"?
It was written by Tom Johnston, and released in 1972.
Etap to play
Atap to play
Btap to play
C#mtap to play
Listen to the Music Chords – Harmonica
The Doobie Brothers’ classic feel-good anthem about the power of music to bring people together. Beginner difficulty in the key of E.
Easy Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: Use a simple down-up strum and let the chords ring out clearly.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
E
Don’t you feel it growin’, day by day
A E
People gettin’ ready for the news
E
Some are happy, some are sad
A E
Oh, we got to let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Verse 2
E
All the time
A
Oh, let the music play
E
All the time
A E
Oh, let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Bridge
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
Verse 3
E
Don’t you feel it growin’, day by day
A E
People gettin’ ready for the news
E
Some are happy, some are sad
A E
Oh, we got to let the music play
Chorus
A E
What the people need is a way to make ’em smile
It ain’t so hard to do if you know how
A E
Gotta get a message, get it on through
A E
Oh, now mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
A E
Mama’s gonna help you understand
Outro
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
Yeah, yeah
A
Listen to the music
E
All the time
Practice tip: Focus on the easy two-chord switch between E and A, and strum the outro slowly to build the feel.
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "Listen to the Music"?
You need 4 beginner-friendly chords: E, A, B and C#m.
Is "Listen to the Music" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 4 chords in the key of E, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "Listen to the Music" in?
It is in the key of E.
Who wrote "Listen to the Music"?
It was written by Tom Johnston, and released in 1972.