Baby Why Not - Dwight Yoakam

Baby Why Not

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Verse
 
F C
Oh baby why not just take one more chance,
F
And risk all we got on this luckless romance.
F7 Bb
If someone asks why, we'll say we forgot,
F C F
And went kind of crazy, oh baby why not.
 
[Refrão]
C Bb F
If love needs a fool for it to survive,
C Bb F
It sure looks to me like we both qualify.
F7 Bb
And a pair of fools will always beat one,
F C F
So let's play the cards and get this deal done.
 
Verse
 
F C
Oh baby why not bet big on the bliss,
F
And laugh in the face of what all odds insist.
F7 Bb
If someone asks why, we'll say we forgot,
F C F
And both lost our minds, oh baby why not.
 
Solo
C Bb F C Bb F F7 Bb F C F
 
[Refrão]
C F C F
Oh baby please, you and I are exactly what we need.
Bb F
So let's throw away all care, move out on the edge somewhere,
C
Find a place and just swing there in the breeze.
 
Verse
F C
Oh baby why not just take one more chance,
F
And risk all we got on this luckless romance.
F7 Bb
If someone asks why, we'll say we forgot,
F C F
And threw our lives away, oh baby why not.
Bb F C F
And went kinda crazy, oh baby why not.
Bb F C F
And both lost our minds, oh baby why not.
 
Outro
F

How to play Baby Why Not

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What is the starting chord?

The first identified chord is F. You can transpose without leaving the page.

Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?

Yes. The chord progression works on acoustic guitar, electric guitar and keyboard. Adapt the voicings to your instrument and level.

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