I Dont Know Why
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Capo 1
C F
I don't know why Jesus loved me
G C
I don't know why He cared
C F
I don't know why He sacrificed his life
Dm C G C
Oh, but I'm glad. I'm glad he did.
(REPEAT)
C F
Where would I be, if Jesus didn?t love me?
G C
Where would I be, if Jesus didn?t care?
C F
Where would I be, if he hadn?t sacrificed his life?
Dm C G A
Oh, but I'm glad. I'm glad he did
F G C
So glad he did, so glad he did.
Bridge
C7 F
He left his might-y throne in Glo-ry
D7 G
To bring to us re-demp-tion?s sto-ry.
E Am
Then He died, but he rose again, just for you and me
F C G C
Oh, but I'm glad. I'm glad he did.
C F
I don't know why Jesus loved me
G C
I don't know why He cared
C F
I don't know why He sacrificed his life
Dm C F C
Oh, but I'm glad. Oh, but I'm glad.
F C G A
Oh, but I'm glad. I'm glad he did
F G C
So glad he did, so glad he___ did.
How to play I Dont Know Why
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 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.