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Why

Basic Guitar Chords & Lyrics for Why by Robert Plant

Robert Plant - Why

Eb-Tuning

Intro
Em Am Em Am

Verse
EmOh, The AmSandman Is Running
EmOh, He Ain't AmTelling You Why
BBut She EmKnows YeaBh She EmKnows
Oh, The AmThunder Is Roaring
EmOh, Hear His AmWings In The Sky
BAnd He EmKnows
CShe Don't Know, She Don't Know, She AmDon't Know
CShe Don't Know, She Don't Know, She AmDon't Know EmWhyAm Oh, EmWhyAm​

Chorus
(OGh) She (Ah) Wants It Bad, OhD​
(OGh) She (Ah) Wants It Bad, OhD​
CWhen You're Lost And Found A GBrand New DFriend
CHere Comes Another Happy GEndD​

Interlude
Em Am Em Am

Verse 2
EmMm Now The AmBlack Night Is Falling (Oo-Ah-Oh)
EmOh See That AmTear In Your Eye
BCause You EmKnow
CYou Don't Know, You AmDon't Know, You Don't Know
CYou Don't Know, You AmDon't Know, You Don't Know EmWhyAm Oh, EmWhyAm​

Interlude
F Eb F

Chorus 2
(OGh) She (Ah) Wants It Bad, OhD​
(OGh) She (Ah) Wants It Bad, OhD​
CWhen You're Lost And Found A GBrand New DFriend
CHere Comes Another Happy GEndD​

Interlude
Em Am Em Am

Verse 3
EmOh, Now, The AmNew Day Is Dawning (Oo-Ah-Oh)
EmOh, To That AmPast Kiss Goodbye
BAnd You KnoEmw
CWe Don't Know, We AmDon't Know, We Don't Know
CWe Don't Know, We AmDon't Know, We Don't Know
CWe Don't Know, We AmDon't Know, We Don't Know EmWhyAm Oh EmWhyAm​
Why (EmWhyAm)  Em   Am​
Why (EmWhyAm)  Em   Am​
Why (EmWhyAm)  Em   Am​
Why (EmWhyAm)  Em   Am​
Also available in: C D G A

FAQ

What are the chords for Why?

The chords for Why are: Em, Am, B, C, G, D, F, Eb

What is the original key of Why?

The original key is Em.

What is the difficulty of playing Why?

The difficulty level is Intermediate.

Can I play Why in another key?

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

Can Why be played on an acoustic guitar?

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

Can I play Why on ukulele?

Chord Why can be played on guitar or ukulele using their respective chord shapes.

How many chords are used in Why?

Why uses 8 chords: Em, Am, B, C, G, D, F, Eb

What is the easiest way to play 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 Why released in?

Why was released in the 1990s. See more 1990s songs here

Are there easier chord versions for Why?

Yes. Tap the Simplify button to switch 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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