Why not smile
View chords used in this chart
D G A
The concrete broke your fall
D G - A
To hear you speak of it,
D G - A
I'd have done anything,
D G - A
I would do anything.
G A D F#m
I feel like a cartoon brick wall,
G A D
to hear you speak of it.
G A D
You've been so sad, it makes me worry.
G A D
Why not smile?
G A D
You've been sad for a while.
G A G A
Why not smile?
D F#m G A
I would do anything,
D G A
to hear you speak of it.
D G A D
Why not smile?
G A D
You've been sad for a while.
G A G - A
You've been sad for a while.
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D-F#m ? G - A D G A
How to play Why not smile
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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.