Why Does It Have To Be
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no capo
Intro: D E A D E F#m D E
A D E A
It's no secret, somebody waits at home for you.
D A
And I know how hard this is for you to do.
D E F#m
So if you really believe this love is so wrong
Bm D E D E
We don't have to carry on. But still I wonder.
A F#m
Why does it have to be wrong or right?
D
Why does it have to be one way or the other?
E
Won't somebody please, please tell me.
A F#m
Why does it have to be black or white?
D
Why do we have to hurt one to love another?
D E A
Oh, tell me why? Why does it have to be?
D E A
Can't say that you didn't know where this might lead.
D E A
And I know I couldn't have been that hard to read.
D E F#m
But we both know this is not where you belong.
Bm
There's no need to carry on.
D E D E
Oh, but I can't help but wonder.
A F#m
Why does it have to be wrong or right?
D
Why does it have to be one way or the other?
Won't somebody please, please tell me.
A F#m
Why does it have to be black or white?
D
Why do we have to hurt one to love another?
A
Oh, tell me why? Why does it have to be?
(Or repeat with fade 6x)
How to play Why Does It Have To Be
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.