Why Lady Why
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This is a first, so if there are any suggestions of corrections, please let
me know. Jessie Boyte sboyte@bkbank.com
This is my favorite Alabama song. It's written by Teddy Gentry and R. Scott
I picked this off the Alabama Greatest Hits CD.
intro: C Bm C Bm
Em G
Why lady why can't I leave you alone
Em G
I try lady try but the feelings too strong
C Am G
You stay on my mind I feel just like a fool
Am G
Why lady why can't I get over you
Riff (C Bm C Bm)
Why lady why it was easy before
I try lady try but it ain't easy no more
to be on my way would be the best thing to do
Why lady why can't I get over you
Riff (C Bm C Bm)
Why lady why can't I leave you alone
I try lady try but the feelings too strong
To be on my way would be the best thing to do
Why lady why can't I get over you
Riff (C Bm C Bm)
Lead
Chords to verse
Enjoy Jessie
How to play Why Lady Why
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Can I play it on guitar or keyboard?
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