Why Do They Leave
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[Intro ]A F#m 2X
A Oh, why do they F#m leave?
A Oh, why do they F#m leave?
On the D day that you needed D/F# them, the E most. *walk- D C# B
A Simple cards and things, Rose-colored sunsets, No D flowers for me.
A Simple cards and things, Rose-colored sunsets, No D flowers for me.
Bm Lover - why do you D leave?
Bm Lover - why do you D leave?
On the E day I D want you for C#m me Bm
Intro A F#m 2X
A Say, say it ain't F#m so,
That A he will take you to-{F#m}-morrow,
And D I will sit here to-{D/F#}-day, the E worst. *walk- D C# B
A Simple cards and things, Rose-colored sunsets, No D flowers for me.
A Simple cards and things, Rose-colored sunsets, It's D curtains for me.
Bm Lover - why do you D leave?
Bm Lover - why do you D leave?
On the E day I D want you to C#m be the world Bm
Harmonica out - A G D 4X -- A
How to play Why Do They Leave
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A. 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.