But Why
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Capo 6
Intro: F G F G F G F G
F G
I can open doors
F G
All by myself
F G F
And I'm strong enough to face this world without
G
Anybody's help
Pre-Chorus
C
But why, why
Dm7
Why would I want to
C
Why, why
G
When you love me like you do
[Refrão] Am
I could go on living
Em
Without tasting your kiss
F
Get by without this moment
G F G F G
You touching me like this, but why___
F G
I could keep this feeling
F G
Locked in my heart
F G
I could bury these emotions
F G
And put up my guard
Pre-Chorus
C
But why
Dm7
Why start resisting
C
Why, why
G
Look at all I'd be missing
[Refrão] Am
I could go on living
Em
Without tasting your kiss
F
Get by without this moment
G
You touching me like this
Bridge:
F
But why would I do that
Am7
I'd have to be crazy
Dm
To give up all you give me
G F
What you do to me, baby_____
Instrumental: F C
[Refrão] Am
Oh, I could go on living
Em
Without tasting your kiss
F
Get by without this moment
G
You touching me, and holding me
Am G F G F G
And loving me like this, but why
F G F G
Why would I want to, baby
F G
Oh, why
OUTRO: F G F G
How to play But Why
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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.