Why
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Afinação: E A D G B ECapotraste: Sem capotraste
[Intro]
A/C# B/D# A/C# B/D#
[Verse 1]
A/C# B/D#
They say that into every life some rain must fall
A/C# B/D#
For the pain is no respecter of the mighty or the small
E/B A G#m7
But sometimes it just seems so unfair
C#/F F#m7
To see the one who's had more than his share
Aadd9/B B7
Oh, it makes you wonder why
A/C# D#m7 B/D#
And Lord I wouldn't second guess Your mighty plan
A/C# B/D#
For I know You have a purpose that's beyond the scope of man
E/B AM7 G#m7
If You look inside my heart You will find
C#/F F#m7
That I have always been the trusting kind
A/B
Oh, but still I wonder
[Chorus]
E EM7 F#m7
Why (I wonder why) do the rainy days have to come?
Aadd9 C#m7 C#m7/B E/G# A
When the storm clouds hide the sun I wanna know why?
E F#m7
Why when the reasons aren't clear to me
Aadd9 C#m7 B G#m7
When it all is a mystery I want to know why?
A B7/A G#m7
And though down here I may not understand
C#7/F F#m7 A/B
I won't let go of the unseen hand (oh- ohh)
B A/C#
For it holds the reasons why
[Interlude: like intro]
A/C# B/D#
[Verse 2]
A/C# B/D#
The Lord has never been afraid of honest prayers
A/C# B/D#
And He won't allow the burden to be more than you can bear
Bsus4 AM7 G#m7
When He knows that your trust is in Him
C#/F F#m7
He doesn't mind the questions now and then
A/B
Even if you wonder
[Chorus]
E EM7 F#m7
Why (I wonder why) do the rainy days have to come?
Aadd9 C#m7 C#m7/B E/G# A
When the storm clouds hide the sun I wanna know why?
E F#m7
Why when the reasons aren't clear to me
A C#m7 Bsus4 Bsus4/G#
When it all is a mystery I want to know why?
A B7/A G#m7
And though down here I may not understand
C#7/F F#m7 A/B
I won't let go of the unseen hand (oh- ohh)
B F#
For it holds the reasons why
[Guitar Solo]
F# G#m7
Bsus2
When the storm clouds hide the sun...
D#m7 C#sus4
Wanna know wanna know why
F# G#m7
(Why) When the reasons aren't clear to me.
Bsus2 D#m7 C#sus4 Bbm7 B
When it all is a mystery I want to know why?
Badd9 C#7/B Bbm7
And though down here I may not understand
Eb7/G G#m7 C#sus4
I won't let go of the unseen hand (oh- ohh)
C#7 F# C#/F
For it holds the reasons why...
Badd9 C#7/B Bbm7
And though down here I may not understand
Eb7/G G#m7 C#sus4
I won't let go of the unseen hand (oh- ohh)
C#7 Ebm7 C#/F Badd9 F#
For it holds the reasons why
How to play Why
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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.