Why Me, Why Not
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[Verso 1]
Am Am7M
Why me? Why not
Am7 Am7M
This time I'm coming ready or not
Am Am7M
I'm so low, I'm so high
Am7 Am6
I'm tight-lipped, I'm jedi
[Pré-Refrão]
F E D
You got me over the line
F E D
You got me kissin' the sky
F E D
Don't put your love on the line
E
When you're starin' down the lonely gun
[Refrão]
F Am G
Stand your ground and defy
F Am G
Anyone that tries to tell you you ain't beautiful
F Am G
When you get so down you can cry
D
Count the love you got
F E F G
Fill your heart with why me? Why not?
[Verso 2]
Am Am7M
The road is long
Am7 Am7M
Dig deep, don't teach your sorrow the song
Am Am7M
Hold on, hold tight
Am7 Am6
Show love, it's alright
[Pré-Refrão]
F E D
You got me over the line
F E D
You got me kissin' the sky
F E D
Don't put your love on the line
E
When you're starin' down the lonely gun
[Refrão]
F Am G
Stand your ground and defy
F Am G
Anyone that tries to tell you you ain't beautiful
F Am G
When you get so down you can cry
D
Count the love you got
F E F G
Fill your heart with why me? Why not?
Instrumental Am Am7M Am7 Am7M
Am Am7M Am7 Am6
[Pré-Refrão]
F E D
You got me over the line
F E D
You got me kissin' the sky
F E D
Don't put your love on the line
E
When you're starin' down the lonely gun
[Refrão]
F Am G
Stand your ground and defy
F Am G
Anyone that tries to tell you you ain't beautiful
F Am G
When you get so down you can cry
D
Count the love you got
F E F G
Fill your heart with why me? Why not?
Outro F E F G
F E F G Am
How to play Why Me, Why Not
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Am. 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.