Why Oh Why
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Gerry and the Pacemakers 1965
E7 played with pinkie on B string 3rd fret
N.C.
Intro:< i> Foh! E7 B7
E7
You passed me by
E7
Oh you made me cry
B7 A7 B7
Oh whyyy, oh whyyy, oh whyyy?
E7
You call my name
E7
You're drivin' me insane
B7 A7 E7
Oh whyyy, oh whyyy, oh whyyy?
A7 E7
What is this certain thing a bout you
A7 E7
That makes my poor heart feel this wayyy
A7 E7
You came along and I was captured
G7 B7
That was my lucky dayyyy
E7
You call my name
E7
You're drivin' me insane
B7 A7 E7
Oh whyyy, oh whyyy, oh whyyy?
Solo:< i> E7 B7 A7 E7 A7 E7 A7 E7 A7 E7 G7 B7
E7
Well you call my name
E7
You're drivin' me insane
B7 A7 E7
Oh whyyy, oh whyyy, oh whyyy?
B7 A7 E7
Oh whyyy, oh whyyy, oh whyyy?
B7
Oh whyyyyyy
A7
Oh whyyyyyy
E7 E7
Oh whyyyyyy
How to play Why Oh Why
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is E7. 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.