What’s Up (4 Non Blondes)

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Song Info

  • Artist: 4 Non Blondes
  • Key: G major
  • Capo: none
  • Difficulty: Easy — great strumming practice song

Chords Used

G, D, Em, C, Am

Song Structure & Chord Progression

  • Verse: G – D – Em – C (repeat)
  • Pre-chorus: Am – C – G – D
  • Chorus (“…what’s going on”): G – D – Em – C (same loop, bigger strum)
  • Bridge/Breakdown (dynamics drop right back before the final chorus): G – D – Em – C — same chords, stripped-back strumming
  • Outro: G – D – Em – C – G

Strumming Pattern

D - DU - UDU, driving and consistent — good song to build strumming stamina and steady tempo.

Practice Notes

  • Can play through with this chord sheet
  • Can play the verse without looking
  • Can play the full song without looking
  • Can sing + play together

Practice Log

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