I Know Why The Sun Dont Shine
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To be so slow, aint the way it should be
Bm
You took the child and parted company
[Chorus]
Em Bm
I know why, I know why the sun don't shine
G
Girl you turned around and left me
F# Bm
For them big city lights
[Verse 2]
Bm
Packed your bag and went over the hill
Bm
You never stopped to think
Bm
How it would make me feel
Bm
You come back and say
Bm
Your sky is grey and your heart is blue
Bm
You never understood what it takes to be true
[Chorus]
Em Bm
Oh, I know why, I know why, the sun dont shine
G
Girl you turned around and left me
F# Bm
For the big bright city lights
[Solo]
D Bm
Em Bm G F#m Bm
D Bm
[Verse 3]
Bm
Yeh, so go on, go on baby,
Bm
Do What youre gonna do
Bm
You'll break a dozen hearts
Bm
Before youre through
Bm
Aint no use sayin youre sky is grey and youre heart is blue
Bm
Everythings gone, everything we ever knew
G Bm
I know why, I know why
F# B
The sun dont shine
F#m
Yeh I know why, I know why
How to play I Know Why The Sun Dont Shine
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bm. 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.