Why Not ( ver. 4 )
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Intro: C#m A E B (x2)
Verse 1:
E A
Think you're going nowhere
C#m B
When you're walking down the street
E A
Acting like you just don't care
C#m B
When life could be so sweet
E A
Why you wanna be like that
C#m B
As if there's nothing new
E A
You're not fooling no one
C#m B
You're not even fooling you
E A
So walk a little slower
C#m B
And open up your eyes
E A
Sometimes it's so hard to see
C#m B
The good things passing by
E A
There might never be a sign
C#m B
No flashing neon light
E A
Telling you to make your move
C#m B
Or when the time is right
{Chorus}
C#m A
(So) Why not (Why not)
E B
Take a crazy chance
C#m A
Why not (Why not)
E B
Do a crazy dance
C#m A
If you lose a moment
E B
You might lose a lot
C#m A
So why not
E A
Why not
Bridge 1:
C#m
Why not
A
Take a crazy chance
E
Why not
B
Take a crazy chance
Verse 2:
E A
You always dress in yellow
C#m B
When you wanna dress in gold
E A
Instead of listening to your heart
C#m B
You do just what you're told
E A
You keep waiting where you are
C#m B
For what you'll never know
E A
Let's just get into your car
C#m B
And go baby go
{Chorus}
C#m A
(So) Why not (Why not)
E B
Take a crazy chance
C#m A
Why not (Why not)
E B
Do a crazy dance
C#m A
If you lose a moment
E B
You might lose a lot
A E
So why not
A E
Why not
Bridge 2:
E A
Oh
C#m B
I could be the one for you
E A
Oh, yeah
C#m B
Maybe yes, maybe no
E A
Oh
C#m B
It could be the thing to do
C#m A
What I'm saying is
E B---C#m
You gotta let me know
Guitar solo: C#m A E B A--(x2)
Bridge 3:
C#m
You'll never get to heaven
B
Or even to L.A.
E A
If you don't believe there's a way
C#m A
Why not
E B
Take a star from the sky
C#m A
Why not
E B
Spread your wings and fly
C#m A
It might take a little
E B
And it might take a lot
C#m A
But why not
E C#m
Why not
{Chorus}
C#m A
(So) Why not (Why not)
E B
Take a crazy chance
C#m A
Why not (Why not)
E B
Do a crazy dance
C#m A
If you lose a moment
E B
You might lose a lot
C#m A
So why not
E A
Why not
Tabbed by Joe Lenhard
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How to play Why Not ( ver. 4 )
Use the controls above to change the key and text size. Follow the highlighted chords while listening, then practice each section slowly before playing at the original tempo.
What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is C#m. 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.