Why
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Intro: (D Dm7 D9 D) (2x)
D Dm7 D9 D D Dm7 D9 D
It might take too long to turn the lights back on
G D Dm7 D9 D
I guess I lay awake, I guess I lay here and break
D D Dm7 D9 D D Dm7 D9 D
Could you pour me one more drink? A glass of gasoline
G D Dm7 D9 D
Help me burn my pain, light me up in the rain
A G
My so-called life is so good
D D/E G D D/E G
Why do we die?
D D/E G D D/E G
Why do we die?
D Dm7 D9 D
Slow down
You wonder how I've been, you ain't been checking in
Just hope my vital signs will send me home again
My baby's in the grass, Jesus I'm a dad
I drive myself insane just hoping I can stay
My so-called life is so good
D5 D9/E G5 D5 D9/E G5
Why do we die?
D5 D9/E G5 D5 D9/E G5
Why do we die?
(A5 G5)
Slow down
(A5 G5)
Slow down, slow down, slow down
(A5 G5)
When deserts turn into floods, water gets covered with mud
No magic coffin today, not today
Who takes the race when I'm gone and celebrates from my throne?
No magic coffin today, not today
Why do we die?
Why do we die?
Why do we die?
Why do we die?
How to play Why
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is D. 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.