Why Can't This Be Easy
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Intro: Bb Gm Dm
Bb Gm Dm
Bb Gm Dm
Bb
So tell me, tell me
Gm Dm
Why can't this be easy?
Bb
I've heard it once
Gm Dm
I've heard it all before
Bb Gm Dm
So settle down, relax yourself completely
Bb Gm Dm
You can't get down if you're always in control
Bb Gm
Here, out so far
Dm
It's a long way
Bb
Long way back
Gm Dm
I've never been so far before
Bb Gm
Here, out so far
Dm
It's a long way
Bb
Long way back
Gm Dm
I've never been so far before
Bb
So if you're wondering
Gm Dm
How you walk away
Bb
You bide your time
Gm Dm
And wait just like you do
Bb Gm
Here, out so far
Dm
It's a long way
Bb
Long way back
Gm Dm
I've never been so far before
Bb Gm
Here, out so far
Dm
It's a long way
Bb
Long way back
Gm Dm
I've never been so far before
Bb
So tell me, tell me
Gm Dm
Why can't this be easy?
Bb
You cry for help
Gm Dm
But there's no one at the door
Bb
It's hard to find your way
Gm Dm
When it's too easy
Bb
With all your doubt
Gm Dm
And lack of self control
How to play Why Can't This Be Easy
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bb. 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.