I Wonder Why
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Capo 2
Intro
Bm F#sus4 Bm (x2)
verse 1
Bm
It's hard
When a love goes wrong
G A Bm
Picking up the pieces to go on
Bm
Our dreams
Are scattered in the wind
G A
I won't let you take me under
G A
Even though you tried...and
[Refrão]Bm A G
I wonder why
Em Bm
Things go the way they do
A G Em Bm
Why people lie, and break a heart in two
A G
I wonder why
Em Bm
Things go the way they do
verse 2
Bm
It's strange
Strange the way I feel
G A Bm
Time is all I need to make me heal
Bm
You're gone
And now I'm all alone (now you're all alone)
G A
I'll reclaim the thunder
G A
Dry the tears i've cried...still
[Refrão]Bm A G
I wonder why
Em Bm
Things go the way they do
A G Em Bm
Why people lie, and break a heart in two
A G
I wonder why
Em Bm
Things go the way they do
verse 3
A Bm
Now I'm turning my back on confusion
A Bm
I won't live in a world of illusion
G A
Well the river stopped running through me
G A
You didn't see what you did to me
G A
I've got to try to find, some kind of peace of mind
C#7
You're just a mystery to me
G A
I'll reclaim the thunder
G A
Dry the tears I've cried...still
[Refrão]Bm A G
I wonder why
Em Bm
Things go the way they do
A G Em Bm
Why people lie, and break a heart in two
A G
I wonder why
Em Bm
Things go the way they do
How to play I Wonder Why
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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.