I Dont Know Why
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Capo 4
Intro: D G D
verse 1
I don't know why
G A D
The sky is so blue
A
And I don't know why
C G Em A
I'm so in love with you
G D
But if there were no music
Bm A E A
Then I would not get through
D
And I don't know why
G A G D
I know these things, but I do
verse 2
D
And I don't know why
G A D
But somewhere dreams come true
A
And I don't know where
C G Em A
But there will be a place for you
G D
And every time you look that way
Bm A E A
I would lay down my life for you
D
I don't know why
G A G D
I know these things, but I do
verse 3
D
I don't know why
G A D
But some are going to make you cry
A
And I don't know how
C G Em A
But I will get you by, I will try
G D
’Cause they're not trying to cause you pain
Bm A E A
They're just afraid of loving you
D
I don't know why
G A G D
I know these things, but I do
verse 4
D
I don't know why
G A D
The trees grow so tall
A
And I don't know why
C G Em A
I don't know anything at all
G D
But if there were no music
Bm A E A
Then I would not get through
D
I don't know why
G A C
I know these things, but I do
D
I don't know why
G A G D
I know these things, but I do
How to play I Dont Know Why
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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.