I Don't Know Why, But I Do
View chords used in this chart
D D6
I don't know why I love you like I do
F#m7 Fdim A
I don't know why, I just do
Em7 A7
I don't know why you thrill me like you do
A7/9 A7 D Gdim D
I don't know why, you just do
D7 C7 B7 Em9 A7
You never seem to want my romancin'
Bm7 Em9
The only time you hold me
Em7 A7 A-9 A
Is when we're dancin'
D D6 B7
I don't know why I love you like I do
Em7 A7 Em7 Gdim D Bm G Gdim D
I don't know why, I just do
How to play I Don't Know Why, But I Do
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.