Why
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Since you were born you watched TV
A5 G#5 F#5
cartoons with violence and greed
F#5 E5 D5
in your world all that was OK
D5 C#5 E5
your parents never taught you right
E5 F#5 G#5 A5
from wrong, brother taught you to fight
A5 G#5 F#5
it's time to show them what you've got
F#5 E5 D5
Time to show them what you've got
D5 C#5 E5
An attitude, a fancy car
E5 F#5 G#5 A5
your buddies got your back
A5 G#5 F#5
your parents' house compared to yours
F#5 E5 D5
looks something like a shack
D5 C#5 E5
in your thirty seven guns
E5 F#5 G#5 A5
the bullets painted red
A5 G#5 F#5
a simple stare is all it takes
F#5 E5 D5
to fill 'em up with lead but
D5 C#5 E5
Why, are you acting like you're someone else?
E5 F#5 G#5 A5
Why, can't you stop thinking about yourself
A5 G#5 F#5
Last friday night you went driving
F#5 E5 D5
a stolen car and golden rings
D5 C#5 E5
it was something you just had to do
E5 F#5 G#5 A5
your little friends the cops caught you
A5 G#5 F#5
you're sentenced for a long time
F#5 E5 D5
now tell me what you're gonna do
D5 C#5 E5
in a world where no one cares
E5 F#5 G#5 A5
labels i don't want to wear
A5 G#5 F#5
i had a dream that i could once walk
A5 G#5 F#5
safely in the streets
D5 C#5 E5
you had to take it away from me
E5 F#5 G#5 A5 (let ring)
By Renan (Régis)
How to play Why
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is A5. 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.