Dont Know Why
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[Intro: ]C Bb F
C F C F
You say you want everything good for me
C F C F
But I know you so well, I can tell when you're lying
C F C F
Making believe you're looking up to me
C F C F C F
And I'm just sitting here, crying
C F
And I don't know why
C F
I don't know why
C Bb F
I don't know why I don't care.
Pre-Verse: C Bb F
C F C F
You'll go on back to him, he'll take you in
C F C F
I know he's gonna love you, but I still want you back again
C F C F
'Cause baby you're part of me, it's deep inside of you
C F C F C F
When he's done all he can, you'll come running to your other man, oh yeah
C F
And I don't know why
C F
I don't know why
C Bb F
I don't know why I don't care.
Pre-Verse: C Bb F
C F C F
I know you won't soon forget last night
C F C F C F
Your precious love was all over me, but it's all right
C F C F
Go on and try again but you know nothing's gonna change
C F C F
That's the way it's gonna be, oh yeah
C F
And I don't know why
C F
I don't know why
C Bb F
I don't know why I don't care.
C Bb F
I don't know why I don't care.
How to play Dont Know Why
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C. 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.