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What’s Up Piano Tutorial

What's Up was the 1990s rock anthem by the San Francisco band 4 Non Blondes.  In this What's Up piano tutorial you will learn the chords and the funky piano accompaniment.  This one is super easy to play and a crowd favorite!

Lyrics and Chords printable for What's Up 

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Anyone who grew up in the 1990s knows this anthem.  What’s Up was released by the San Francisco band 4 Non Blondes on their first record Semi-Charmed Life.  Their lead singer Linda Perry has (I think) one of the most unique rock voices of all time.  (She has also written a ton of mega SUPER hits for artists like Christina Aquilera, Pink, Adam Lambert, Adele and Alicia Keys!)

The great news about this song is that there are a grand total of 3 chords.  Super easy to play with the classic “funky” style groove that graced nearly every dang song in the 1990s. 

Let’s go!

Lyrics and Chords to What's Up

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What's Up Groove

The groove of this song is the Funky Piano Groove.

You can think of it at L - R - RLRL - R.

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Practice tapping this rhythm on your lap while you sing the song.  Try just the chorus at first until you master it.  

 

 

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Here is the official 4 Non Blondes music video for What's Up

Here is a cool cover of What's Up by Lady Gaga

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