Why Would You Wanna
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[Intro ]
Dm G x2
Dm G
It's all happened here before.
CII F Fm7/E
I know you've seen it too.
D7 F
I know you've seen it too.
Dm G
And it's all happened to you.
CII F Fm7/E
Kid you've paid your dues.
D7 F
Dues and dues.
C C7 C#m5
Why
C C7 C#m5
Would you
C C7 C#m5
Wanna live
C C7 C#m5
In this world?
C C7 C#m5
Why
C C7 C#m5
Would you
C C7 C#m5
Wanna live
C C7 C#m5 G
In this world?
Dm G F Fm C x2
Dm G riff 1 C F Fm C
riff 1
e|---------|
B|---------|
G|---------|
D|---------|
A|----0-2--|
E|--3------|
Dm G
I know you watch the news.
CII F Fm7/E
I've seen it too.
D7 F
I've seen it too.
Dm G
And it's all happened to you.
CII F Fm7/E
Kid you've paid your dues.
D7 F
Dues and dues.
C C7 C#m5
Why
C C7 C#m5
Would you
C C7 C#m5
Wanna live
C C7 C#m5
In this world?
C C7 C#m5
Why
C C7 C#m5
Wouldn't you
C C7 C#m5
Wanna live
C C7 C#m5
In this world?
C C7 Fmaj7/C (repeat to fade)
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| / slide up
| \ slide down
| h hammer-on
| p pull-off
| ~ vibrato
| + harmonic
| x Mute note
| b Bend
| pb Pre-bend
| br Bend release
| pbr Pre-bend release
| brb Bend release bend
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How to play Why Would You Wanna
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What is the starting chord?
The first identified chord is Dm. 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.