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What’s Up Chords – Guitar
An iconic 90s anthem with just three chords repeating throughout the entire song.
90s Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The entire song uses just A-Bm-D on repeat. Focus on building intensity with your strumming.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Twenty-five years and my life is still
Bm D
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope for a destination
A
I realized quickly when I knew I should
Bm D
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man, for whatever that means
Chorus
A
And so I cry sometimes when I’m lying in bed
Bm
Just to get it all out, what’s in my head
D
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
A
And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
Bm
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
D
And I scream from the top of my lungs, what’s going on
Chorus Hook
A Bm
And I said hey-ey-ey-ey, hey-ey-ey
D A
I said hey, what’s going on
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "What’s Up"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, Bm and D.
Is "What’s Up" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "What’s Up" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "What’s Up"?
It was written by Linda Perry, and released in 1992.
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What’s Up Chords – Ukulele
An iconic 90s anthem with just three chords repeating throughout the entire song.
90s Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The entire song uses just A-Bm-D on repeat. Focus on building intensity with your strumming.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Twenty-five years and my life is still
Bm D
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope for a destination
A
I realized quickly when I knew I should
Bm D
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man, for whatever that means
Chorus
A
And so I cry sometimes when I’m lying in bed
Bm
Just to get it all out, what’s in my head
D
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
A
And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
Bm
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
D
And I scream from the top of my lungs, what’s going on
Chorus Hook
A Bm
And I said hey-ey-ey-ey, hey-ey-ey
D A
I said hey, what’s going on
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "What’s Up"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, Bm and D.
Is "What’s Up" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "What’s Up" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "What’s Up"?
It was written by Linda Perry, and released in 1992.
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What’s Up Chords – Piano
An iconic 90s anthem with just three chords repeating throughout the entire song.
90s Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: The entire song uses just A-Bm-D on repeat. Focus on building intensity with your strumming.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Twenty-five years and my life is still
Bm D
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope for a destination
A
I realized quickly when I knew I should
Bm D
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man, for whatever that means
Chorus
A
And so I cry sometimes when I’m lying in bed
Bm
Just to get it all out, what’s in my head
D
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
A
And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
Bm
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
D
And I scream from the top of my lungs, what’s going on
Chorus Hook
A Bm
And I said hey-ey-ey-ey, hey-ey-ey
D A
I said hey, what’s going on
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "What’s Up"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, Bm and D.
Is "What’s Up" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "What’s Up" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "What’s Up"?
It was written by Linda Perry, and released in 1992.
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What’s Up Chords – Banjo
An iconic 90s anthem with just three chords repeating throughout the entire song.
90s Rock (4/4 Time)
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Tip: The entire song uses just A-Bm-D on repeat. Focus on building intensity with your strumming.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Twenty-five years and my life is still
Bm D
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope for a destination
A
I realized quickly when I knew I should
Bm D
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man, for whatever that means
Chorus
A
And so I cry sometimes when I’m lying in bed
Bm
Just to get it all out, what’s in my head
D
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
A
And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
Bm
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
D
And I scream from the top of my lungs, what’s going on
Chorus Hook
A Bm
And I said hey-ey-ey-ey, hey-ey-ey
D A
I said hey, what’s going on
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "What’s Up"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, Bm and D.
Is "What’s Up" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "What’s Up" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "What’s Up"?
It was written by Linda Perry, and released in 1992.
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Bmtap to play
Dtap to play
What’s Up Chords – Mandolin
An iconic 90s anthem with just three chords repeating throughout the entire song.
90s Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: The entire song uses just A-Bm-D on repeat. Focus on building intensity with your strumming.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Twenty-five years and my life is still
Bm D
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope for a destination
A
I realized quickly when I knew I should
Bm D
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man, for whatever that means
Chorus
A
And so I cry sometimes when I’m lying in bed
Bm
Just to get it all out, what’s in my head
D
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
A
And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
Bm
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
D
And I scream from the top of my lungs, what’s going on
Chorus Hook
A Bm
And I said hey-ey-ey-ey, hey-ey-ey
D A
I said hey, what’s going on
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "What’s Up"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, Bm and D.
Is "What’s Up" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "What’s Up" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "What’s Up"?
It was written by Linda Perry, and released in 1992.
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Bmtap to play
Dtap to play
What’s Up Chords – Harmonica
An iconic 90s anthem with just three chords repeating throughout the entire song.
90s Rock (4/4 Time)
↓↓↑↑↓↑
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Tip: The entire song uses just A-Bm-D on repeat. Focus on building intensity with your strumming.
Lyrics & Chords
Full Song
Verse 1
A
Twenty-five years and my life is still
Bm D
Trying to get up that great big hill of hope for a destination
A
I realized quickly when I knew I should
Bm D
That the world was made up of this brotherhood of man, for whatever that means
Chorus
A
And so I cry sometimes when I’m lying in bed
Bm
Just to get it all out, what’s in my head
D
And I, I am feeling a little peculiar
A
And so I wake in the morning and I step outside
Bm
And I take a deep breath and I get real high
D
And I scream from the top of my lungs, what’s going on
Chorus Hook
A Bm
And I said hey-ey-ey-ey, hey-ey-ey
D A
I said hey, what’s going on
Frequently Asked Questions
What chords do you need to play "What’s Up"?
You need 3 beginner-friendly chords: A, Bm and D.
Is "What’s Up" easy to play on guitar?
It is rated beginner and uses only 3 chords in the key of A, making it a good choice for players at that level.
What key is "What’s Up" in?
It is in the key of A.
Who wrote "What’s Up"?
It was written by Linda Perry, and released in 1992.