Shes Why
View chords used in this chart
Half-step down tuning.
Intro
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
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| Amaj7 | Eadd9 |
[Verso 1]
Amaj7 Emadd9
If you see me on a barstool talkin' like a damn fool
Amaj7
Don't listen to a word I say
Emadd9
If you see me actin' crazy, don't think you can save me
Just look the other way
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m7
If you see me livin' in this neon cloud of smoke
Bsus4
If you see me runnin' on these double Jack & Cokes
Amaj7
I got a good reason if you don't already know
[Refrão]
A
She's why I'm someone I don't know
E
Sittin' here alone all broken gone enough to let go
C#m7
She's why I don't wanna go home
Bsus4
I left the lights on hopin' she'd come back but I know she won't
A
So if tonight's lookin' like I'm havin' a little trouble
F#m Amaj7
With goodbye, she's why
Instrumental
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
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| Amaj7 | Eadd9 |
[Verso 2]
Amaj7 Emadd9
Man you would understand if you knew hr like I did
That girl could stop you on a dime
C#m7 Bsus4
If I'm drinkin' more than I should, tllin' you that I'm good
Amaj7
You can bet that that's a lie, yeah
[Refrão]
A
She's why I'm someone I don't know
E
Sittin' here alone all broken gone enough to let go
C#m7
She's why I don't wanna go home
Bsus4
I left the lights on hopin' she'd come back but I know she won't
A
So if tonight's lookin' like I'm havin' a little trouble
F#m A
With goodbye, she's why
Solo
| 1 2 3 4 | 1 2 3 4 |
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| A | E |
[Pré-Refrão]
C#m7
If you see me livin' in this neon cloud of smoke
Bsus4
If you see me runnin' on these double Jack & Cokes
Amaj7
I got a good reason if you don't already know
[Refrão]
A
She's why I'm someone I don't know
E
Sittin' here alone all broken gone enough to let go
C#m7
She's why I don't wanna go home
Bsus4
I left the lights on hopin' she'd come back but I know she won't
A
So if tonight's lookin' like I'm havin' a little trouble
F#m Amaj7 Eadd9
With goodbye, she's why
Outro
Amaj7 Eadd9
She's why
How to play Shes Why
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Amaj7. 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.