Why Me
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Intro:
G D B7 Em C
verse 1
G D
I'm a rebel, I've been on a dance with the devil
B7 Em
So how'd I get up on your level
C
You're an angel sent from heaven down to me
verse 2
G D
I'm rough around the edges, you're a snapshot of perfection
B7 Em
I was heading in the wrong direction, I was reckless
C
Now I just got one question
[Refrão] G
Why me, out of everybody baby
D B7
Why me, you could have picked anybody
Em C
Why me, when I see you looking at me, I gotta ask
G
What did I do
D
To get to be the one you gave your heart to
B7
Walk up in a party on my arm
Em
Who would have thought
C G D
You would wanna wake up every day beside me, baby why me
verse 3
G D
I remember night one looking around for the right one
B7 Em
Saw you sitting there said what I'm done
C
And I walked over even though you're out of my league
verse 4
G
You were diamonds in the sky, I was...
D B7
You're all-American pretty, I'm a one horse town
Em
First smile you gave me I was thinking it then
C
And I'm still thinking it now
[Refrão] G
Why me, out of everybody baby
D B7
Why me, you could have picked anybody
Em C
Why me, when I see you looking at me, I gotta ask
G
What did I do
D
To get to be the one you gave your heart to
B7
Walk up in a party on my arm
Em
Who would have thought
C G D
You would wanna wake up every day beside me, baby why me
B7 Em C
Yeah, baby, why me, baby, why me
Bridge
G
Why me, what did I do right
D B7
Why me, kissing you goodnight
Em
You say you'll never let me go
C
Oh it's crazy girl I guess I'll never know
[Refrão] G
Why me, out of everybody baby
D B7
Why me, you could have picked anybody
Em C
Why me, when I see you looking at me, I gotta ask
G
What did I do
D
To get to be the one you gave your heart to
B7
Walk up in a party on my arm
Em
Who would have thought
C G D
You would wanna wake up every day beside me, baby why me
B7 Em C G D
Yeah, baby, why me, baby, why me
B7 Em C G
Baby, why me, baby, why me
How to play Why Me
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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.