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Don't Know Why

Norah Jones

Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Don't Know Why by Norah Jones in the key of G

Level: Advanced Decade: 2000s Genre: Jazz / Blues Theme: Heartbreak Mood: Sad / Melancholy View Lyrics Youtube 
Instruments
  Gmaj7 G7   Cmaj7 B7   Em7 A7   D

Verse
I Gmaj7Waited G7'Til Cmaj7   I SB7aw ThEm7e Sun             I Don'tA7 Know Why ID DidnG't Come
  Gmaj7    I Left YG7ou By TCmaj7he House OfB7 Fun   Em7          I Don't KnoA7w Why I DiDdn't CGome
I Em7Don't Know A7Why I Didn't DCome    G​

Verse 2
  Gmaj7    When G7I Saw The BrCmaj7eak OfB7 Day  Em7       I Wished That A7I Could FlyD AwayG​
  Gmaj7    Instead OG7f Kneeling InCmaj7 The SB7and   Em7   CatchiA7ng Teardrops In My DHand G​

Hook
My HeEm7art Is DrencA7hed In Wine     D7      D7​
But You'Em7ll Be On MA7y Mind FoDr-----D7/C--E-----G/BVer D/A​

Verse
  Gmaj7 Out AG7cross The Cmaj7Endless Sea  B7     Em7      I WouA7ld Die IDn EcstGasy
  Gmaj7    ButG7 I'llCmaj7 Be A B7Bag Of BonesEm7       A7Driving Down DThe Road AlGone

Instruments
  Gmaj7 G7   Cmaj7 B7   Em7 A7   D  [x2]

Verse 3
  Gmaj7    SomethinG7g Has To MakCmaj7e You Run  B7      Em7     I Don't Know Why A7I Didn'Dt Come    G​
I Gmaj7Feel AG7s EmptCmaj7y As A DB7rum  Em7           I Don't KnA7ow Why DI Didn't CoGmeD/F#​

Outro
  Em7    I Don't Know WhyA7 I DidDn't Come   G  D/F#​
I Em7Don't Know WhyA7 I Didn't CDome  G​
Also available in: Bbmaj7 (Original) C D E A

FAQ

What are the chords for Don't Know Why?

The chords for Don't Know Why are: Gmaj7, G7, Cmaj7, B7, Em7, A7, D, G, D7, D7/C, G/B, D/A

What is the original key of Don't Know Why?

The original key is Bbmaj7.

What is the difficulty of playing Don't Know Why?

The difficulty level is Advanced.

Can I play Don't Know Why in another key?

Yes. You can transpose the song to any key using the transpose feature.

Can Don't Know Why be played on an acoustic guitar?

Yes. The chords work for both acoustic and electric guitar.

Can I play Don't Know Why on ukulele?

Chord Don't Know Why can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Don't Know Why?

Don't Know Why uses 12 chords: Gmaj7, G7, Cmaj7, B7, Em7, A7, D, G, D7, D7/C, G/B, D/A

What is the easiest way to play Don't Know Why?

You can use the transpose feature to change the key to one that better matches your vocal range or uses easier chord shapes.

What decade was Don't Know Why released in?

Don't Know Why was released in the 2000s. See more 2000s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Don't Know Why?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch Don't Know Why to beginner-friendly chords - it drops advanced extensions like maj7, m7, and 9ths without changing the song's key or progression.

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