What's Going On by Marvin Gaye Chords and Melody

Verse

Pre-Chorus and Chorus

Bridge

Chord And Melody Metrics For What's Going On

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Chord Complexity

90

Melodic Complexity

73

Chord-Melody Tension

65

Chord Progression Novelty

85

Chord Bass Melody

76

In terms of chords and melody, What's Going On is significantly more complex than the typical song, having above average scores in Chord Complexity, Melodic Complexity, Chord-Melody Tension, Chord Progression Novelty and Chord-Bass Melody.

About These Keys

What's Going On has sections analyzed in the following keys: E Major, and A Dorian. Click on the linked cheat sheets for popular chords, chord progressions, downloadable midi files and more!

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