I Don't Know Why
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Alison Krauss:
I Don't Know Why
F C F
I don't know why the sky is so blue
C Bb G C
I don't know why I'm so in love with you
F Bb Dm G7
If there were no music, I would not get through
F C Bb
I don't know why I know these things, but I do
F C F
I don't know why somewhere dreams come true
C Bb G C
I don't know where we'll find a place for you
F Dm G7
Every time you look that way I'd lay down my life for you
F C Bb
I don't know why I know these things, but I do
F C F
I don't know why sun can make you cry
C Bb Gm C
I don't know how I'm bound to get you back, but I'll try
Bb F Dm G7
They don't mean to cause you pain, they're just afraid of loving you
F Am7 C Bb
I don't know why I know these things, but I do
F C F
I don't know why the trees grow so tall
C Bb G C
I don't know why I don't know anything at all
F Bb Dm G7
If there were no music, I would not get through
F C Bb G7
I don't know why I know these things, but I do, I do
Bb C Bb F
I don't know why I know these things, but I do
How to play I Don't Know 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.