Why
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Intro: G Em D C
G G/F#
I can stay one life waiting for you
G G/F#
But sometimes I know there's nothing I can do
G G/F#
I felt in love and I tried to be the best
G G/F#
And now I live my life without rest
Em D
You don't let me try
F C
It was for you my best feelings and my promise to be my wife
G
So why
D Em
Why can't we stay together?
C G
Why can't we live one life?
D Em
Why can't we dream forever?
C G (Em D C )
Why can't we stop and try?
G G/F#
I could stay crying in my bed
G G/F#
But I know I can't die or lost my head
G G/F#
Yes I know I was just one more in your sins
G G/F#
A winner never quits, and a quitter never wins!!
Em D
You can't play all the time
F C
Sometimes you lost your joke hide in your cards
G
So why
D Em
Why can't we stay together?
C G
Why can't we live one life?
D Em
Why can't we dream forever?
C G ( Em D C )
Why can't we stop and try?
How to play Why
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is G. 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.