Why Don't You Do Right
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Em D C B7
You had plenty money in nineteen twenty-two
Em D C B7
You let other women make a fool of you
C Am7 C B7 B7/F# Em
Why don't you do right like some other men do
C Am7 B7 B7/F# Em
Get out of here, get me some money too
Em D C B7
You're sittin' down wonderin' what it's all about
Em D C B7
You ain't got no money that will put you out
C Am7 C B7 B7/F# Em
Why don't you do right like some other men do
C Am7 B7 B7/F# Em
Get out of here, get me some money too
Em D C B7
If you had prepared twenty years ago
Em D C B7
You wouldn't be wanderin' now from door to door
C Am7 C B7 B7/F# Em
Why don't you do right like some other men do
C Am7 B7 B7/F# Em
Get out of here, get me some money too
How to play Why Don't You Do Right
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 Em. 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.