Dont Know Why You Dont
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G Am C
It's the right time you know I feel fine tonight *
G Am C
It's the right place I've got my new face tonight *
G Am C
I'm in the right mind I've got my new shoes tonight *
G Am C D
I've got a new dress I couldn't care less tonight *
C G
Somebody told me I was so cold and mean (who was that talking)
C G
Somebody wants you and don't want me in between(she better start
walkin)
C D
Somebody hurt you but baby she wasn't me
G Am C
We'll find a new name for such a old game tonight *
G Am C
I'll show you how long that I can go on tonight *
C D
I don't know why you don't want me
Em
Just when I think that I can make it without you
D
You come round and say you want me now
Am
You tell me don't leave and I want to believe you
C D
Why can't you see just how much I need you
C G
Somebody told me I was so cold and mean (who was that talking)
C G
Somebody wants you and don't want me in between(she better start
walkin)
C D
Somebody hurt you but baby she wasn't me
G Am C
It's the last chance for a romance tonight *
G Am C
There'll be no next time if you won't be mine tonight *
C D
I don't know why you don't love me
* = I don't why you don't love me
From Rhythm & Romance
Columbia Records 1985
How to play Dont Know Why You Dont
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.