I Wonder Why
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Intro: F C F
Bb
F C F
F C Bb C
F C Bb C
F C F
For the love of man
Bb
Who could understand
F
What goes on
C
What is right and what is wrong
F C F
Why the angels cry
Bb
And the heaven's sigh
C
When a child is born to live
Bb F C Bb C F C Bb C
But not like you or I.
C
Let the angels ring the bells
Dm G
In the holy hall
C
May they hear the voice
F D G
That calls to them
F C F
For the love of man
Bb
Who will understand
F
It's alright
C F C Bb C F C Bb C
I know it's alright.
F C F
Down the dusty road
Bb
To the forest church
F
Let me wander there
C
Let me wonder why
F C F
On the ocean wave
Bb
In the billowing sky
C
Let me wander there
Bb F C Bb C F C Bb C
Let me wonder why
C
Let the angels ring the bells
Dm G
In the holy hall
C
Let them hear the voice
F D G
That calls
F C F
For the love of man
Bb
Who will understand
F
It's alright
C F C Bb C F C Bb C
But I wonder why
F C Bb C F C Bb C
I wonder why.
F C Bb C F C Bb C
I wonder why.
F C Bb C F C Bb C
I wonder why.
F C Bb C F C Bb C
I wonder why.
End on: F
How to play I Wonder Why
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is F. 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.