Don't Know Why
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INTRO: A A7 Dmaj7 C#7
F#m B E A
[Verso 1]
A A7 Dmaj7 C#7
I waited till I saw the sun
F#m B E A
I don't know why I didn't come
A A7 Dmaj7 C#7
I left you by the house of fun
F#m B E A
I don't know why I didn't come... I
F#m B E A
don't know why I didn't come.
[Verso 2]
A A7 Dmaj7 C#7
When I saw the break of day
F#m B E A
I wished that I could fly away
A A7 Dmaj7 C#7
Instead of kneeling in the sand
F#m B E A
Catching teardrops in my hand
[Ponte]
F#m B E
My Heart is drenched in wine
F#m B E D C#m Bm
But you'll be on my mind Forever
[Verso 3]
A A7 Dmaj7 C#7
Out across the endless sea
F#m B E A
I would die in esctasy
A A7 Dmaj7 C#7
But I'll be a bag of bones
F#m B E A
Driving down the road alone
REPEAT BRIDGE
[Verso 4]
A A7 Dmaj7 C#7
Something has to make you run
F#m B E A
I don't know why I didn't come
A A7 Dmaj7 C#7
I feel as empty as a drum
F#m B E A
I don't why I didn't come (3x and fade)
How to play Don't Know Why
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.