Why
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[Intro ]E G#m B C#m
E G#m
People should know they should show so much more respect
B C#m
You couldn't ever know how your actions might affect
E G#m
to destroy another life can be the meanest side effect
B C#m
I guess you did not mean that, right?
E G#m
You start to understand how fragile can be a life
B C#m
You start to understand that danger can be just talk
E G#m
You start to understand how deadly can be a lie
B C#m
I guess you did not mean that, right?
E G#m
They act like they could get it
B C#m
but they would not be strong enough
E G#m
they try to fake is all just fine
B C#m
Would they put themselves in my place?
E G#m
I locked my heart the way I could
B C#m
I will give life another chance
E G#m
I hope you come and free me out
B C#m
Give me a million reasons
E G#m B C#m
Why? You're not less or more than me, it's time for you to believe
E G#m
Why? I know I shouldn't be here, but I'm trying to fit in
E G#m B C#m
Why? Maybe I'll leave my life behind, only you can change my mind
E G#m B C#m
Why? Give me a million reasons
E G#m B C#m
why
E G#m B C#m
Why? Give me a million reasons
E G#m B C#m
Why? Give me a million reasons
E G#m
You need to understand a word can save a life
B C#m
You never know what kind of battles someone's trying to fight
E G#m
That's why you always, always must be kind
B C#m
I'm sure is not a waste of time
Ponte E G#m B C#m
E G#m B C#m
E G#m B C#m
E G#m B C#m
E G#m
They act like they could get it
B C#m
but they would not be strong enough
E G#m
they try to fake is all just fine
B C#m
Would they put themselves in my place?
E G#m
I locked my heart the way I could
B C#m
I will give life another chance
E G#m
I hope you come and free me out
B C#m
Give me a million reasons
E G#m B C#m
Why? You're not less or more than me, it's time for you to believe
E G#m
Why? I know I shouldn't be here, but I'm trying to fit in
E G#m B C#m
Why? Maybe I'll leave my life behind, only you can change my mind
E G#m B C#m
Why? Give me a million reasons
E G#m B C#m
why
E G#m B C#m
Why? Give me a million reasons
E G#m B C#m
Why? Give me a million reasons
How to play Why
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E. 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.