Those Mysteries
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E
Why is there time?
Dbm
Why is there space?
E G# A Am
Why are there dogs and cats and trees and the human race?
G# D# C
And why am I here and not over there?
Dm G C
Oh why, oh why?
F G
And why are there nuns?
F G
And why do they pray?
G C G C
And where do we go when we pass away?
F Bb F C
And why, when I ask my Dad does he say
G C
Go ask your Mom or just go away?
Bb B
And OK, I'll go away
B
But they won't go away
E
Those mysteries
E7
Tomorrow I'll find out all I should know
A
Those mysteries
Am C
I don't even know what I don't even know
B E
Those mysteries
E C#m C B B7
They're hanging 'round and around and 'round and 'round
E
Those mysteries
E7
Tomorrow I'll find out all I should know
A
Those mysteries
Am C
I don't even know what I don't even know
B E
Those mysteries
E C#m C B B7
They're hanging 'round and around and 'round and 'round
E
Why is there you?
Dbm
Why is there me?
E G# A Am
Why does my Mother kiss my Father occasionally?
G# D# C
And why am I sore whenever I'm hit?
Dm G C
Oh why, oh why?
F G
And why is there France?
F G
And why is there Spain?
G C G C
And why am I here and why is there rain?
F Bb F C
And why when I ask my Dad does he say
G C
Go ask your Mom or just go away?
Bb B
And OK, I'll go away
B
But they won't go away
E
Those mysteries
E7
Tomorrow I'll find out all I should know
A
Those mysteries
Am C
I don't even know what I don't even know
B E
Those mysteries
E C#m C B B7
They're hanging 'round and around and 'round and 'round
E
Those mysteries
E7
Tomorrow I'll find out all I should know
A
Those mysteries
Am C
I don't even know what I don't even know
B E
Those mysteries
E C#m C B B7
They're hanging 'round and around and 'round and 'round
E
Why is there time?
Dbm
Why is there space?
How to play Those Mysteries
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.