Why Dont You
View chords used in this chart
Bbmaj7 Bb G x2
[Verso 1]
Bbmaj7
Why don't you just let go
Bb
And quiet down your ego?
Gm
Don't complain about finance
G Gm
I know your daddy weren't a real man
Bbmaj7
Go ahead and live your dreams
Bb
To me you're stronger than a whole team
Gm
I know you can't relax
G Gm
And you don't want me to know that
Gm Bbmaj7
I see you work real hard (hard)
Bb
You wanna help your friends (help your friends)
Gm
But trust me, baby, you don't owe them
G Gm
Don't take on people's problems
Bbmaj7
I wanna see you smile
Bb
Even when you think I'm angry
Gm G
It's true it might take a while
Gm
But it's between you and me
Bbmaj7 Bb
[Ponte]
G
Where sum
N.C.
Where sum
Bbmaj7 Bb G
No no, no no
[Verso 2]
Bbmaj7
I know you check my texts
Bb
Don't you worry 'bout my ex
G
I might be on his mind
N.C.
But I never reply
Bbmaj7
Remember on the weekend
Bb
I said I'll make some changes
G
And you said you'd do the same thing
N.C.
And I don't wanna fight my king
Bbmaj7
I held you when you was weak
Bb
You caught me on my knees
G
Don't pressure me for some kids
N.C.
And I won't pressure you for marriage
Bbmaj7
I know it's never the right time
Bb G
But we gotta do things on our time (our time)
[Verso 3]
Bbmaj7
Sometimes, I still doubt myself
Bb
But at least now I love myself
G
And I am quite emotional
N.C.
That's why you can't get close at all
Bbmaj7
So I start to push away
N.C.
The ones that love me
Bb
'Cause I'm scared that they might walk away
G
I'm not perfect
N.C.
So I try everyday and I grow a little bit
Bbmaj7
Read a little more so I can educate my kids
Bb
Eat for my soul and cleanse my spirit
Gm G
Pray 'cause I'm ready for the bloom of the seed
Gm
Peace and serenity is all that I need
{Refrain}
Bbmaj7 Bb
Sometimes, we fall in love
G
Love is always in us
Bbmaj7 Bb
Sometimes, we fall in love
Gm G
Love is always in us
Bbmaj7 Bb
Sometimes, we fall in love
G Bbmaj7 Bb
Love is always in us (love, love, love, ooh)
[Ponte]
G
Where sum
N.C.
Where sum
Bbmaj7 Bb G
No no, no no
Outro
N.C.
Eat, pray, love, grow (x2)
How to play Why Dont You
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Bbmaj7. 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.