Why Dont You Do Right
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Intro
C B C
B E D C B E D C
Verse
Em D C Bm
You had plenty money, nineteen twetny two
Em D C B
You let other women make a fool of you
[Refrão]
C Am
Why don't you do right?
C Bm C
Like some other men do
Am
Get outta here, and
C B E
Get me some money, too
verse 2
B A C B
You sitting down wondering what it's all about
Em D C B
You ain't got no money that would put you out
[Refrão]
C Am
Why don't you do right?
C Bm C
Like some other men do
Am
Get outta here, and
C B E
Get me some money, too
verse 3
Em Am C B
If you had prepared twenty years ago
Am C B
You wouldn't be wandering now from door to door
[Refrão]
C Am
Why don't you do right?
C Bm C
Like some other men do
Am
Get outta here, and
C B E
Get me some money, too
How to play Why Dont 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 C. 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.